How To Release the Clutch Correctly on a Motorcycle

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How to release the clutch on a motorcycle correctly? Today we will see how clutch works, how to properly adjust the clutch lever, how many fingers we should use to operate the clutch and most importantly - how exactly release the clutch to avoid stalling or any other possible problems!
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A little info about me. My name is Andrei Bodrov, originally I'm from Moscow, Russia, and now I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Back in Moscow I was a motorcycle instructor and creator of Moto Control Beginner & Advanced motorcycle rider courses, which quickly became the most popular courses in Moscow (well, at least the advanced one😁). My advanced training course makes emphasis on slow speed riding techniques at first (such as good clutch and throttle control, proper riding posture, proper use of vision, etc.), then proceeds to more advanced techniques (such as aggressive braking, trail braking, maximal lean angle). The course incorporates a lot of exercises from DOSAF slow speed riding (similar to police rodeo like motorcycle training in USA), braking and cornering exercises and motogymkhana style riding. And now, since I actively learn English - I decided to post some useful videos for both your and mine practice!😉
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Since everyone writes this, it's necessary, I suppose 🤷, so here we go. Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk, you are responsible for your own safety. Me, Andrey Bodrov and my channel, Moto Control disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of riding techniques from this channel. Use common sense, wear full protective gear and ride in a safe and predictable manner!
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@barathor Год назад

I've been riding motorcycles for 6 years now yet I cannot stop watching all these beginner videos, they're great

@jivadaya6439 Год назад

Precise, enjoyable, no nonsense, refreshing. Stop and go exercise is practical and builds confidence. Thank you

@mhoeij Год назад

You can even practice the clutch when the bike is off. When you pull in the clutch, even when the engine is off, you can feel where the friction zone is, because the lever pulls with more force when you pass this area. So an exercise one can do with the engine off is: "quickly put the lever in the friction zone" (and then move slowly through the friction zone).

@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319 Год назад

I learned how to ride a motorcycle by watching yt vids, have the bike on a center stand if it has one, practice while its off. Hahaha

@mhoeij Год назад

@@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319 Knowing how to quickly find the friction zone helps new riders with many low-speed exercises. I think if someone takes MSF course without any prior riding experience, if their only preparation was to practice this one exercise, then they will almost certainly pass.

@kevinharris9371 Год назад

Thanks for this tip bro. I'll try to practice this one

@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319 Год назад

@@mhoeij I agree with you. It's all about learning where or how a friction zone works.

@cyb8490 Год назад

What do you mean by move slowly in the friction zone? Pulling the clutch or letting go of the clutch?

@clive1294 Год назад

Everything in this video is completely correct. Some additional points for some specific bikers : 1. Consider trying a 'shorty' clutch lever. This allows you to use (always) only 2 fingers on the clutch, while also permitting the clutch lever to be pulled right back to the hand grip. 2. If possible, adjust the clutch friction point so that it is close to the hand grip. When you need the friction point in a complex situation, it is far easier to be precise when the friction point is at a known offset - the closer to the hand grip the better, but bearing in mind that when pulled in all the way the clutch MUST be fully disengaged, not within the friction zone A good shorty lever will have a good adjustment option, allowing point 2 to be achieved easily. The combination of these two allows FAR better control of the clutch in many circumstances. It takes a bit of getting used to, but if you can make the transition you will never go back.

@soul17169 5 месяцев назад

At what point do you blip the throttle? Thanks.

@clive1294 5 месяцев назад

@@soul17169 Remember that you can only successfully blip the throttle when the clutch is pulled in. Since the clutch (on downshift) will only be pulled in for a very brief time, this absolutely limits when a throttle blip is possible (and correct).

@Nemacynex Год назад

I am in progress of doing my A category licence, your videos help me a lot, to not just learn how to ride, but how to do it safely and properly. So thank you for your work, it's greatly appreciated! :)

@bijbaj9588 Год назад

Give me prize😂🤣

@steveochoa7801 Год назад

This is the most concise explanation of clutch on a motorcycle I've ever seen.

@Scootir185 11 месяцев назад

Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. Really great content. I've been riding for 15 years and am learning a ton nonetheless. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

@spintrim3933 Год назад

Appreciate how you teach with focus on student (v. yourself). Gettin bike next week after 20yrs not riding. Great video!

@georgebrowne5935 Год назад

Thank You for sharing your Safety and Balance Skills, and helping others. Much Appreciated. Love your Videos.

@davejoe2592 Год назад

That was really well done! Thank you. I'll be practicing this when I pick up my new bike in 2 days. I haven't been on a motorcycle in over 20 years so I do have a little experience but I plan to start again from the beginning. I really enjoyed the way you described this and tye derail you went into. Thanks again.

@user-__shabeer__ Год назад

Where are you from

@nicholaszizzo3729 3 месяца назад

Just want to say from here in th USA,you AWESOME BROTHER!! JUST STARTED RIDING AGAIN AFTER MANY YEARS OF TAKING OFF AND TOUR CHANNEL IS THE TOP 3 IF NOT 1 I ALWAYS LOVE TO WATCH!!

@buxomrugweaver 9 месяцев назад

So happy to have found you ! Moto Control! Love everything I have seen so far and know it will help my skill level . I have been riding for 23 years. I am embarrassed to say my U turn skills suck. Your instruction is clear. What I am missing is practice. 😝. I ride an R1200 gs.

@PadmaDorjee Год назад

You are an amazing teacher and with your English, it helps people like me with Autism to understand easier than a fast speaking American. When will you be offering your online courses? I hate to say it but I think you are a better teacher than MotoJitsu because you don't have the ego, you are extremely humble and honest. THANK YOU

@andysherwin7491 Год назад

I really like the way you explain things and your humour. I’m from the UK and think you are great 👍

@lionkingfer Год назад

Brilliant explanation. Helped me understand friction zone clearly.

@oldwhinger2746 Месяц назад

Apart from my old Suzuki pop pop I haven;t ridden a proper mike for some years, but now getting back on to my good old Honda Boss , so your instructions on all your videos are really great, big thank you from Peter in England.

@MsRedkill Год назад

Very useful and interesting information, as a beginner who recently found this channell all your videos are gold 🏍️

@theoldleafybeard Год назад

Informative, serious, and very easy to grasp!

@MeMelon4u Год назад

Could u make a series of how to ride a motorcycle from step one? I have started learning on an ns200 by Bajaj,i have gone upto 2nd Gear but there are so many things that I am sure i am doing wrong that only when spoken or pointed out will i notice, please make a series as per request 😅.

@MotoControlEn Год назад

Glad you asked🙂I'm currently making it, it's a massive video though, so I don't think it will be out soon.

@MeMelon4u Год назад

@@MotoControlEn ahh that's fine,but please do make it eventually but not too late as i really need that extra help 😂,i learnt about clutch burning and have been much better at avoiding it, before i would walk it backwards while holding the clutch and many more clutch related mistakes,i still struggle alot with the initial moving of the bike as i release too fast though it feels very slow,i have other doubts like when braking should I use clutch or not,hope next video could be on all types of braking in all different scenarios

@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 Год назад

Lol 😂 you need to learn bike . What are you , like 5 year old. I was riding bike when i was 12

@MeMelon4u Год назад

@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 the fact that u said that proves how much maturity u lack to understand the world.

@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 Год назад

@@MeMelon4u still 😭 you don't know how to ride bike lol. 😡 Talk to me when you know how to ride bike. Daddy here is waiting ..

@GearShifter925 Год назад

Thanks for that clutch control exercise... I'm gonna try tomorrow. 😀👍

@edgarsserugo2436 Год назад

Thanks for this, it's very helpful. For me, I usually change the number of fingers depending on the road conditions, if in heavy traffic or on a high way, I rest four or two fingers, respectively! Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬

@christinasimcic Год назад

Thank You, love your videos, and appreciate them a lot!

@setenzaiv259 Год назад

Will be buying my first motorcycle soon and will be practicing a lot with the help of your videos. Thank you sir

@heshamahmed9186 Год назад

You are a professor thank you for sharing this respectful content

@sachetkk3828 Год назад

One of the best explanation video on youtube

@TwinLions777 Год назад

This explanation is really great. Thank you

@blackfish228 Год назад

Great video ! Thanks for the tips. Ride safe

@ronny9871 Год назад

I’ve been riding for 5 years, but this video is so comfortable to watch😅 Like👍🏻

@luisloya1120 Год назад

I love the Stop n go exercise.

@grumpysquid Год назад

Excellent video overall: great audio and video quality, and how you show the procedures and illustrate as you narrate. Thank you for NOT putting annoying music and stupid memes as other channels do, that does not help with learning. What would have been cool to see is if you show the mechanical parts at work when a rider applies the clutch and throttle, like an X-ray simulation so we can see the mechanics at work. Another thought, would like to see you post what gear items you are wearing in the videos, so other people can check that stuff out online or in retail stores. Maybe you can even get commission from manufacturers for showcasing their gear! The speed of your talking is perfect. Sometimes with tubers I have to accelerate the play speed. Your channel is so awesome because it is “raw” and feels so organic without a bunch of fluff, and you come across as a down to earth real person. Instead of trying to be a comedian or trigger troll. SUBBED and recommended !

@arvingh659 Год назад

Thank you. As usual it was great

@hanymostafa8301 Год назад

Very useful &very easy Thanks a lot

@williamrobinson4265 6 месяцев назад

great educational video! thanks for upload

@msaeedal4285 Год назад

Excellent brother that’s helpful really appreciate

@somasekhardabali6178 Год назад

excellent narration

@aiimsdelhi6598 Год назад

Thank you sir 🥹🥹 ur videos helps a lot!!

@fahadgaliwango4502 Год назад

I have issues with clutch releases. Am always first when releasing. Thanks for explanation 👍. Hope to get better

@cfrye21322132 11 месяцев назад

Do you have a video on using the friction zone on a bike with a dry clutch vs wet clutch?

@patrolduty8715 Год назад

Excellent video. You are the best teacher! I hope you release commercial video courses so I can buy it.

@Oodgster 10 месяцев назад

Very happy to feed your ego haha! Another fantastic video with clear instructions and good visuals. I'd watch you do videos on anything!

@gac1579 9 месяцев назад

I just started learning to get the license and this channel is super helpfull!! and super fun to learn from this guy

@victoriusword Год назад

Good video, thank you!

@MG-vo7is 6 месяцев назад

Great info. Thank you.

@pmacc3557 Год назад

Great vid as usual.

@dm-pf3ht 4 месяца назад

Very helpful - new rider and was concerned about the clutch toward the end of its travel being way more sensitive to its release speed. Now I know (user error - lol).... Thanks!

@911Salvage Год назад

I just helped feed your ego, bro. You've made lots of great videos. Keep it up.

@coreypaynter4011 Год назад

Amazing video man, been riding for 10+ years but just got a street bike, way diffrent than aaan Enduro. I am struggling to make smooth down shifts and go from a complete stop. XT-250 and a Vulcan S 650 is a major difference!!! Thanks for the tips

@jimdavis4432 10 месяцев назад

That was very informative! I really like your channel so you have a new subscriber out of me! Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

@roadtherapy996 Год назад

Very Informative.

@DanFromIran Год назад

One of the few motorcycle channels with legitimate and correct info. Too many snarky RU-vidrs around pretending to be an expert ... Not this guy though

@GunCollector007 Год назад

Good stuff!!

@maritestaylor8458 Год назад

So helpful 😊😊😊😊😊

@jasperlawrence5361 Месяц назад

I wish I had or wanted a motorbike based on watching this, this guy is well deserving of an ego boost. The content is genius, and it is so nice to not have to click past a sickening set of reviews of whatever someone is shilling this week, too. And useful information, if I do ever ride or have to ride a motorcycle.

@knuckles5863 Год назад

Great vid👍🏿

@virendradr Год назад

Sir You are wonderful friend and sincere loving teacher I appreciate your skill and practice sincerely 💗

@felicelgato59 4 месяца назад

I think everyone needs to learn on a dirt bike or enduro bike, you can learn so much that way

@rcdbraver Год назад

Very good teaching. New subscriber now

@jamie55555 Месяц назад

great idea to have the engine sound and your right foot on the brake shown

@bumpyface228 Год назад

Wow! Thank you.

@sarojgurung9532 Год назад

sir make a video on downshifting gears while going downhills and tight cornering 👍

@MotoControlEn Год назад

All right, I'll put it on my list!

@31.8mm Год назад

Greeting from Indonesia, thanks for ur videos

@hazarddavid6987 Год назад

Good explanation bro

@skyanddream1 Год назад

Thank you so much you are great

@salahshami8793 Год назад

Great explanation, I have questions regarding the stopping the pike which better I have to used front break or both ?

@actiontv8835 Год назад

Thank you sar...🙏🌹🌹

@ElDuderino999 Год назад

It highly depends on the clutch parts though (cable vs. hydraulic, quality of levers and connecting joints, wear on clutch cylinder/caliper/basket/rotors, wear of the gear docks, idle rpm stability, etc.). On my 35 year old ZX-10 Tomcat it‘s a totally different story than a modern Versys or GSX.

@Golfspieler Год назад

Sehr gut erklärt!👍🇨🇭

@Index-o1234 Год назад

👍-Good information.

@akashkp8707 Год назад

TnQ sir🙏🙏❤️

@abdullahfahdi1634 Год назад

i liked it got my hona shadow ace yesterday and i just saw the vid and im gonna do it noow

@popocatap 5 дней назад

Thanks

@TANISHQJat-vk1uv Год назад

Thank you sir big fan from india❤️👍🙏

@robertanderson7886 Год назад

Really cool advice; Been riding for 40+ years however wish I knew a lot of stuff at the very beginning.🆒🏍️ Info.

@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 Год назад

Use the stop and go at 4-way stops that are clear. It will build balance muscles. I am a dork, I keep 2 fingers on both at top speed.

@beywanghakhun5265 Год назад

I love ur videos and I love brother ur amazing

@kavishah3290 Год назад

Uploading atleast 1 vedio/day will be a great service to humanity .. 🤔🤔 btw, u r just like master shifu, thanks for sharing ur tips n tricks for free 👍👍

@MotoControlEn Год назад

1 video per day would be great, but I have to live a life too!😁

@HussainAbdullahTofa Год назад

I ride bike and I know how it works. But still I like to see your explanation, Don't know why! ❤

@coolfriend693 Год назад

Could you make a video on faster and smoother gear shifts(with emphasis on clutch control) from start to full speeds..? Include points like How professionals and beginners shift gears ie how fast and how smooth. 🙂

@candice3200 6 месяцев назад

I have a question,lets say i stop at a traffic light is there a way for me to move the bike faster when its time to move?

@ushapurohit5207 Год назад

helpful video,do visit India someday

@gordlockwood1213 Год назад

Thanks for the video! Don't be offended, but I couldn't help but think you would be the perfect Chekov in a Star Trek movie. And although I was watching and taking note of your instruction, I was looking at the Russian architecture of the city. Lots of different styles to be seen, Muscovite Russian architecture, Brutalist architecture etc. all to be seen as you were riding the parking lot.

@alanspence1716 Год назад

Another great video, thank you. When I try to turn tightly to the right at a junction from stationery, the bike starts turning ok, but then straightens up causing me to go too wide. Is this because I am letting clutch out too fast? I'm desperate for help on this, and you are the best teacher, so thank you in anticipation.

@EEEBA1 Год назад

You have to practice in an empty parking lot and see exactly what you are doing. Are your leaning the bike at all? It sounds like you are leaning at the start and then you are straightening it immediately after?! What bike do you have? Thank you,

@AdrianM1k Год назад

can you use this method in a heavy traffic/traffic jam where you have to do lots of stop go

@marouanetayachi9613 Год назад

Thanks for your help. I have a problem using the clutch while keeping my hand relaxed on the handlebars. ,Whenever I use it, I involuntarily push to the the left slightly, and after a ride my left hand is numb. Any tips for that ?

@misterblue2625 Год назад

Pls do tutorial on clutch release in inclined or when ur going up on steep road from full stop

@sickopierce 4 месяца назад

Note on whether or not to leave your fingers on the levers: My buddy is a examiner here in the UK, you can fail your test for doing this. They also look for 4 fingers when engaging the levers. The 4 fingers isn't important after passing, but leaving your fingers on levers while riding can get you into some trouble... hitting a pothole or hump hard enough could cause your fingers to pull the levers, not so bad on the clutch but could be bad on the front brake, no one wants to go over the bars at any speed.

@TopSpinWilly Год назад

A like and a subscribe just on your little tip of the stop and go in the parking lot. Haven't ridden for 10 years so good exercise to start out with. Thanks man.

@Skiamakhos Год назад

Can we have a narrated stop/go exercise for a Honda DCT bike? They don't have clutch levers so you have to make do with throttle & back brake. I'm kinda hazy about how I should be taking off - it won't stall but it can be very lurchy.

@UnknownPerson-hy5ll Год назад

sir how much clutch to engage when shifting gears, and what to in situation when sudden traffic acccured, how to control throttle properly my friend said I do not ride properly when had him as a pillion he said I jerk a bike a lot when it comes to sudden traffic then sudden relieve , and also in gear shifting and what exercise can I do t become a better rider I have a cruise for now I am beginner

@RenaeFoley 5 дней назад

Great instructions….you should teach courses.

@RangKlos Год назад

Not just feeding, I want to throw your ego a party! Subscribed with a big smile thx to wonderful content here.

@popocatap 5 дней назад

Again a concise and to-the-point instruction and demo, thanks! Question: I practised the tight turns yesterday, but noticed two things that made me anxious: 1) I couldn’t take of with the steering completely locked in the turn and keep it locked - I soon gave more throttle to prevent the bike leaning too far and then it raised itself out of the tight bend, automatically taking the steering out of the tight lock, so the curve widened and speed increased. Then it was counter-intuitive to turn the steering again to its furthest point (‘lock’j. How to overcome this? 2) My right hand is always in the ready-to-brake position, so when the speed picked up unintentionally, I had to warn myself not to use the front brake because I know that’s almost certainly a fall because my reflex is to apply it too quickly. Question: should I focus on using the footbrake if necessary? I hardly ever use it in normal riding, I just remember using it in serpentine bends in the mountains - that helped keeping revs up while adapting to changes in camber and curvature of the road while maintaining traction (especially uphill bends). I’d appreciate your tips on this!

@MotoControlEn 5 дней назад

Hi Peter, how's it going? The answer too both your questions is to simply repeat the exercises😉At first, our brain feels really scared when the front wheel goes full lock, because the bike feels unstable. But with practice, as you are releasing the clutch to stabilize the bike again and again, your brain will feel more and more confident, since nothing bad happens. And at some point it will be confident enough to keep the bike at full lock. The same goes for the brake: eventually you will teach yourself to catch the bike with the clutch, so you will stop trying to brake instinctively.

@abhilashphp Год назад

After listening to you driving seems like an art form... Let me try your tips... Seems interesting and exiting to try... I have never noticed this points while driving... I just drive in my safe speed limits... But one doubt is there why my bike sounds noisy when I shift gear... Mine is ktm 390 engine... Pls help me reduce the sound it really feels like engine is taking a big hit when changing gear... May be tigting the chain use to help reduce sound...

@ghatkhann Год назад

I’m a new biker and got a bike with front disc and rear drum brakes. Could you explain how to use it properly and effectively. If you already uploaded please share the. Much appreciated your explanation and efforts.

@AntidimarXos 4 месяца назад

hello friend. because I'm a relatively new driver and my motorbike doesn't have a tachometer, when I put it in 1st I hear a "goop" when the gear is engaged, then in the next gears i hear a "goop" again, is this normal? or do I force it and the revs go up a lot?

@bootz0409 Год назад

Beaut accent... Are you ze Rrrussian, comrade? Congratulations on a smartly put together educational vid which is really helpful and not too intense. I like how your relaxed answers to some questions you posed gives a level of decision making back to the rider and you encourage personal rider comfort rather than "it must be done this way". I have a hydraulic fluid operated clutch which I find nicer than the cable clutch. ✌️

@MotoControlEn Год назад

Hi! Yes, I'm from Russia, though now live in Buenos Aires and try to pass for Argentinian😁 Thanks for kind words 😊

@bootz0409 Год назад

@@MotoControlEn I could listen to you all day. I love your accent. That's quite a big move from Russia to South America. I hope life there is good. Stay well comrade. Nostrovia. ✌️

@nancybright5267 11 месяцев назад

Excellent job explaining the how to use clutch! I was struggling trying to explain it to my son so I sent him a link to this video and it really helped.