why clutch in to start bike?

[newboyatbikes]

hi guys.. i jus got my 2b like last month, and i'm getting a sp.. but my qn here is.. i've noticed some guys that ride the 2A or cls2 bikes, they actually pull in the clutch when they are starting the bike.. why do that?

[compfused]

hi guys.. i jus got my 2b like last month, and i'm getting a sp.. but my qn here is.. i've noticed some guys that ride the 2A or cls2 bikes, they actually pull in the clutch when they are starting the bike.. why do that?

The clutch or the front brake?

[Silent Hunter]

In case some people itchy hand go and play with the gears and never change back to neutral.

[StaN]

hi guys.. i jus got my 2b like last month, and i'm getting a sp.. but my qn here is.. i've noticed some guys that ride the 2A or cls2 bikes, they actually pull in the clutch when they are starting the bike.. why do that?

 

cannot start if the clutch is disengage

mainly cl2 bikes only

[Yatz86]

cause only would u do that den d bike would start....

theory is to get the gear engage to the engine when clutch in

[JbAtRaCeR]

The reason why some clutch in when starting is because to lessen the bruden of the starter motor when starting. Most bikes are using constant-mesh gearbox. Read here for more info,(under synchronize transmission)

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission

[natgw]

cause for some bikes, mainly the newer suzuki ones, u need to clutch in to start to bike.

[skateboy]

cdc oso taught students to clutch in b4 start rite?

 

some is a safety device or need to clutch in to enable the start up.

[hitman]

u won't b able 2 start a CL2 Suzuki bike if u din clutch in. tink it's 1 of the 'safety feature'.

[IvikaRazI]

Anyway from what I've notice, most or all of the EFI bikes need to do that. I guess it is a safty feature for the bike. Its the same like the side stand for Class 2A and 2 where the engine will die off if the sidestand is still on the ground and the gear engaged. Can someone correct me if I am wrong?

[DM]

The reason why some clutch in when starting is because to lessen the bruden of the starter motor when starting. Most bikes are using constant-mesh gearbox. Read here for more info,(under synchronize transmission)

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission

 

interesting, but i don't see how the holding the clutch in is any different from starting in neutral, after all, nothing is engaged in both instances. could you explain more in detail regarding the burden of the starter motor? i read the paragraph 2 times but my stupid brain still cannot comprehend

[ahsnow]

its for own safety i remember once i have a bike it display neutral when u start the bike is with gear n u know la the bike chong forward just like throw clutch like tt

[ghost04]

i clutch in when i start my honda...recommended by my mech..

[arsie]

interesting, but i don't see how the holding the clutch in is any different from starting in neutral, after all, nothing is engaged in both instances...

 

The difference between starting with clutch in and clutch out is that when clutch out, the engine has to move the other half of the clutch, as well as half of the "gearbox". In heavy vehicles (Class 4+), this difference is quite huge. I assume that is the same with Class 2 bikes as well.

 

Definitely safety. I always blur blur never check what gear I am in when starting the bike.

[skateboy]

with gear engaged, clutch in with side stand down, oso cannot start.

[thfc74]

Is this the same as starting in neutral. When I start the bike, I check that my neutral light is on first before cranking the motor. Is there a need to clutch in as well. I'm riding cl2B btw.

[Mageswaran_g]

It is open to debate.As long as the gear spindle assy is free from the engagement rod,I do not see the reason to 'clutch in'.

[JbAtRaCeR]

interesting, but i don't see how the holding the clutch in is any different from starting in neutral, after all, nothing is engaged in both instances. could you explain more in detail regarding the burden of the starter motor? i read the paragraph 2 times but my stupid brain still cannot comprehend

 

Very hard to explain to you bro. Must open up gearbox and show you. Anyway different manufacturers have different design in gearbox so clutching in when starting might not work or will work in some gearbox. On most bikes the flywheel is connected to the main gear shaft and power is connected or disconnected by the clutch system,when the operator starts the bike without clutching in,the starter motor needs to turn the flywheel + main gear shaft. Clutching in lessen the burden of the stater motor as only the flywheel is only be turned.

[gohjohan]

I think it's discussed before. I see if I can upz it....

[pyro13]

gilera or scooter must squeeze levers..even drz sm

[J73]

DRZ must clutch in in order 2 start also??

[EvilGixxer]

DRZ need meh, i rode my friend's DRZ the other day and i dun remember squeezing the clutch while starting the bike leh.

[Nicholai]

cannot start if the clutch is disengage

mainly cl2 bikes only

 

Not all of them though. I know the Busa requires to start this way .

[Nicholai]

The difference between starting with clutch in and clutch out is that when clutch out, the engine has to move the other half of the clutch, as well as half of the "gearbox". In heavy vehicles (Class 4+), this difference is quite huge. I assume that is the same with Class 2 bikes as well.

 

Definitely safety. I always blur blur never check what gear I am in when starting the bike.

 

Agreed. It is more of a precaution unless the vehicle requires clutching in before ignition.

 

Is this the same as starting in neutral. When I start the bike, I check that my neutral light is on first before cranking the motor. Is there a need to clutch in as well. I'm riding cl2B btw.

 

It is open to debate.As long as the gear spindle assy is free from the engagement rod,I do not see the reason to 'clutch in'.

 

Very hard to explain to you bro. Must open up gearbox and show you. Anyway different manufacturers have different design in gearbox so clutching in when starting might not work or will work in some gearbox. On most bikes the flywheel is connected to the main gear shaft and power is connected or disconnected by the clutch system,when the operator starts the bike without clutching in,the starter motor needs to turn the flywheel + main gear shaft. Clutching in lessen the burden of the stater motor as only the flywheel is only be turned.

 

As above, this acts as a safety precaution. Haha... no need for any technical explanation (though I learned something new from it ). Auto transmission motorcycles (ie. Gilera Runners, X8, X9, etc) are not equipped with clutch levers so as a precaution the brake needs to be applied during start-up to prevent the bike from jerking forward.

[gohjohan]

ok, I can't find the old thread but from what I remember, it's only for wet clutch that needs to clutch in so that the engine oil can lube the clutch cable. Something like that.