How to Use CLUTCH on a Motorcycle - Free Full Guide

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My last video about clutch control raised a lot of questions like is it normal to drag the clutch for a long time, does it damage the clutch, what is the biting point, what is the friction zone, what’s the difference between them, etc. To answer all those questions and many more today I present you a complete guide on how to properly use the clutch on your motorcycle!
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@MotoControlEn 9 месяцев назад

Want to bet against me?😁 Here's the link: moto-control.shop/donation/

@mototoki 8 месяцев назад

The link doesn't work for me. Certificate error?

@SkiTWM 8 месяцев назад

I'm not betting, my world is engineering and I know your right. I bought your video courses. Great stuff. Thanks.

@krisspappas7527 7 месяцев назад

Hi! Nice video... But could I get a link to the ducati gloves you are wearing, please ? Or at least name :) I know theyre made by Five, but couldnt find it.

@Herco28 4 месяца назад

😂😂😂

@mitchellj.9360 9 месяцев назад

I am glad you are able to make such great videos despite your medical condition!

@torryc 9 месяцев назад

😂

@girdhar3224 9 месяцев назад

Exactly

@manctwo-wheeler9341 9 месяцев назад

That part cracked me up! 😂 What a great video, with really legit content!

@Broderickk 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, a video about shitting too.

@Introspectiverider99 9 месяцев назад

I thought this was serious

@GDKepler 9 месяцев назад

I think the whole clutch burning thing comes from the car world, where cars have dry clutches and overheat a lot easier than bike's wet clutches

@chunkyazian 7 месяцев назад

Even when I used to drive a manual car, I let the clutch out to the friction zone before adding gas. You can ride the clutch for about 2sec when starting from a stop because it's pretty much done slipping as soon as you're rolling, provided that you don't overwhelm the partially engaged clutch with heavy throttle. Trying to save the clutch by slamming on the gears and engine mounts is a bad idea. Slip the clutch a little. That's what it's for

@Deetroiter Месяц назад

Moto guzzi’s use a dry clutch and BMW’s as far as I’m aware of. The upside of it is though is a Guzzi or BMW clutch will easily last as long as a car’s 100,000+ miles with normal use.

@Mythansar Месяц назад

Yes, and some people reving like crazy while parking themselves using straight the friction zone... 😂

@Kowzorz Месяц назад

@@Mythansar it helps with the big boys stability 😅😅

@sandraleefuller 9 месяцев назад

I would watch your channel even if I didn’t ride a bike. You are so funny. I’m a 61 year old woman and after raising 5 children, the oldest being 42yrs old and the youngest being 17 yrs old…. Yes, I’m insane….I decided it was time for me to have fun. Being older, I’m aware of danger and I binge your channel for entertaining info on riding safe. I show up my guy friends with the skills I have developed with your help. Keep the jokes coming….. Sandra from USA

@kangaroogroundboy 8 месяцев назад

He's great, I got back on a bike after a thirty year break...all his videos are a good antidote to arrogance and complacency! 61? You're just a toddler, I'm 73, race you the finish 😂

@goddamnit 5 месяцев назад

Dang, a child at 44, and a fifth one at that!

@stevewilson8752 3 месяца назад

To Much 🤪

@sandraleefuller 3 месяца назад

@@goddamnit True story, lol. Ages 42, 40, 23, 19 and 17. And I lived to tell about it, bwuaaaaah

@s-a.roni.138. 2 месяца назад

U sound like the cu*nt from sesaaamè street!!🤣😂😃😍😎 was 'the' best1 yet, ever... BOL.lol.

@rvdboomgaard 9 месяцев назад

It is such an inspiration to see you riding like this while having your medical condition. I hope you will get better soon and the doctors are able to help you speak once again 😂. Love your content man, keep it up!

@Sladep123 9 месяцев назад

Really nice job. Your content and delivery is well-organized and effective, along with your use of the three cameras showing how the throttle clutch and brake are being operated at the same time for each desired outcome. Well done!

@raymondgray2912 9 месяцев назад

Andrei, you, your instruction and most importantly, your Wonderful sense of Humor help beginner motorcycle operators tremendously! Thank You and please keep up the Excellent work And your sense of humor! Raymond

@vijayam1 9 месяцев назад

Exceptionally explained Andrei. People can cry and complain, but once they they're old enough to learn the nuances, they'll get it..

@kunichiyawa1660 6 месяцев назад

Hi. Just dropping by to say that this video helped me a lot yesterday when I picked up my CBR from the dealership. Had a good 4-hour drive home. My clutch timing is improving day by day although I did stall it once yesterday while I was stuck in a heavy traffic and it was EMBARASSING! I am so close to panicking but fortunately, I kept it under control. I was expecting more stalling but to my surprise, it just happened once as I lose focus when the traffic light turned green. It was a heavy traffic, rush hour. Glad I came home safe and it was my first time driving a clutched bike on a highway! Scary but worth it! Thanks!

@MightyMouzMoto 9 месяцев назад

I love your videos! You're one of the best instructors on RU-vid. Thank u!

@chriscorkas 9 месяцев назад

I bet there is no single video/ person in the net which explains this subject more accurate and in deep as you 👽 did! And I have seen a lot… I adjusted my clutch lever distance from handlebar to get the biting point far enough to not squeeze my other 3 fingers while they’re grabbing the handlebar. Thank you so much Andrei !!

@Rayhold 9 месяцев назад

I am not sure if I ever commented in any of your videos, but one thing i really love is this "weird" talking you mention, which i don't find weird, just different, and it's one of the aspects that really hooked me to your channel. And the jokes too, let's be honest! Your content is the one i found most useful for when i switched to a 1000cc bike, and i recommend to my colleagues when i have the chance. Keep up the good work, never change and keep up the good humor & spirit!

@s2k442 5 месяцев назад

The absolute best video on clutch control and shifting I have ever seen!

@jcar1_five 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this! Can't wait to purchase my first manual motorcycle and practice these techniques. Coming from a scooter as first bike.

@1zanglang 9 месяцев назад

Finally you explained it crystal clear. Regarding the clutch, appart from BMW, almost all bikes have wet clutches, meaning the clutch friction discs are rotating in oil which can take on a lot of heat without burning or damaging the discs. The dudes talking about burning the clutch, probably, have low to no knowledge about how a motorcycle works.

@binness 5 месяцев назад

bMW now have wet clutches

@longvuhoang8499 5 месяцев назад

only ducati now use dry clutches

@Deetroiter Месяц назад

Moto Guzzi uses dry clutch

@silverfoxinoz 7 месяцев назад

I always watch and learn from your excellent training videos, which you’ve been able to present despite your horrific medical condition 😂 Thank you for such excellent work, delivered in perfect and entertaining English! Geoff in Australia

@LansaDiag 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your tutorials Andrei, they've been extremely helpful!

@darlopbgc9872 3 дня назад

Thank you very much for this tips that a lot of people missed out on their videos!!! And also thank you for your time!!!!

@dailybugle2147 8 месяцев назад

Your videos are incredibly informative. The clutch is the one thing that I'm nervous about riding with so seeing a detailed demonstration is a god send. Keep up the good work. Thoughts and prayers in regards to your medical condition 🙏

@simplex5155 28 дней назад

This video changed my life. The 2-finger clutch handling combined with the biting point awareness changed my brand new biker life. Priceless tip. Now I feel in control of my bike. Not afraid of slow speed maneuvers anymore. Thank you so much, MC

@ciobanurivelino3844 9 месяцев назад

Bravo Andrei!!! I learn from your videos for my Duke 200. Next weeks i start moto school.

@machwheels8642 15 дней назад

Wow this detail is what I have really been waiting for I have the basic concept but have been struggling when in the friction zone to know how far it travels before open your video is spectacular and so helpful can’t wait to go practice

@cvc3721 8 месяцев назад

TY for your vids. My son Andreas is learning to use my ycle and your lesson is very very good. All the best from Crete!

@paulbike22 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a bunch for the video. Exactly what I was wondering and was looking for as a confirmation to my riding style as a new motorcyclist. Thanks again!!

@gac1579 8 месяцев назад

Greetings from Iceland! I just started learning with an instructor for my license. Only driven a bike 1 time and that was in my moto classes 😅 and your channel is my “second instructor” really great information and it’s helping me a lot. Wish you all the best, in the meantime i watch all your videos for better knowledge 🤟

@correykeen2956 5 месяцев назад

Whenever I hear someone say you'll burn up or wear out your clutch slipping it, I imagine these are the people who don't properly maintain their motorcycles to begin with. The clutch is a wear item, if you don't want to wear it out park your bike. Great videos and I enjoy your teaching style, very informative and not a lot of fluff.

@dant1983 8 месяцев назад

I'm a grown ass noob and you're videos have been very helpful. Appreciate your videos.

@josepablo6011 8 месяцев назад

thank you for your advices, I just got my driver license 1 month ago and this techniques really help a lot

@frankomorgan3970 6 месяцев назад

The explaination is very clear and simple for begginers,must watch for all the upcoming learner

@rigid2093 2 месяца назад

This is an amazing video, those camera angles are a blessing to new riders like me. I've been slamming my clutch, i see how much easier you are releasing it and i'm gonna try to change my habits. It just feels natural to lets it snap and dump the throttle 😂. Got a ninja 300 2 weeks ago, wish me luck

@xDheNgzTxD 9 дней назад

Good video dude, appreciated from a beginner rider in Germany 👍🏼

@RidingwithTJ650 3 месяца назад

As a new rider this video helped me out tremendously. Of course I stalled at my first light on my first time in traffic but I haven't since.

@lynnebvinson2888 4 месяца назад

Love this! And you are so right. It's a wet clutch, not a dry clutch like in a car.

@alexugljesic 5 месяцев назад

Great and useful video (like all others) Andrei. Regards from Serbia!

@shawnmclean7932 3 месяца назад

I love your content. I just decided to watch your videos instead of distracting b.s. because, I don't want to die or get injured. I ride every single day, minus ice or snow.

@LouisGiliberto 9 месяцев назад

Your teaching videos are great. I just joined!

@MotoControlEn 9 месяцев назад

Thank you😀

@khalira1 8 месяцев назад

dont let mean commentaries reach you, comrade! I love the accent and its 100% comprehensible. I bet none of these people speak more than one language (a medical condition called being statian xD)

@fonsty 2 месяца назад

Great video explanation Andrei!!!

@user-yz8vg7zt1y 6 месяцев назад

thank you for the guide!! love the informative videos

@partyguarder 3 месяца назад

Great video. Thanks for the upload. If your bike has a dry automotive type clutch plate (BMW shaft drive bikes for example), it is safe to say that you cannot slip the clutch too much. If you do, it will overheat and eventually destroy itself. So as long as your bike has an oil bath type clutch - you will have no problem. Cheers 👍

@deekshitsapaliga6253 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. You covered all the points!

@Mythansar Месяц назад

Thank you, Sir for the biting point explanation. I wish I would have met you sooner as I was doing it the whole time and since my biting point is very slightly higher, (It depends on bikes), I was everytime fully pressing it and in the long run it started to piss me off and to make me tired. Thank you once again, this is game changer for me! You earned a sub! Keep doing the amazing work! :) I really wished I had a teacher like yourself when passing my driving license! 8:57 🤣🤣😂😂

@BUDDHISTCULTURE 9 месяцев назад

Thank you brother , 🙏 can also make other detailed complete topic of bike riding

@hakanyilmaz9300 5 месяцев назад

Andrei I wonder if you hold a teaching certificate or something because you really know how to teach. You know in this line of work what most counts is to be able to transfer what you know rather than how much you know. Besides, you are motivating, encouraging. Your students are lucky to have you. As your followers, so are we !

@SkiTWM 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant Mate! Keep the content coming. And I love how you handle the Clown commenters below.

@ronsmoore1 23 дня назад

Thanks! I dig your approach and delivery. Please keep making videos. Ron

@MotoControlEn 23 дня назад

Wow, thank you, Ron!

@markuss3984 9 месяцев назад

I have been driving for 2 years on an automatic motorbike and the last 8 months on a clutch motorbike. But because I've been using a manual motorbike for 15 years, there are lots of problems with the brakes; disc, gas, clutch, engine, gear, manifold etc. And so it's effective for 4 months. Today when I tried the motorbike test line for drivers licence at the police (coincidentally got a ticket) I was able to do it over and over again without falling or stopping....with the friction zone control technique😁😁😁 In here in motocontrol i get clutch dick knowledge👍👍

@TheGamecheater100 7 месяцев назад

Your videos are the best

@daveo9844 9 месяцев назад

I’m following your instructions to avoid any medical condition 👍🏼🍻

@memyselftv 8 месяцев назад

i am with you on this. i used to be an instructor as well ;-)

@Teleolution 9 месяцев назад

I could burn my clutch once in 10 mins. I got stuck in a deep rut full of sticky mud away from the city on a dirt road on my 350 enduro while I was alone. I had to kill the clitch to get out somehow cause raw engine power was not enough. It was not fun. 😄 Andrei I did not know that you use trials bike technique. Your smooth jump up to the sidewalk and short radius turn there looked great!

@rydee3888 8 месяцев назад

Nice one thankyou so much

@nebachiv 6 месяцев назад

hey Andrew nice video❤

@siaptm 3 месяца назад

Good video! Hi from România✌️!

@joaquinrodriguez8994 9 месяцев назад

Excelent Guide for use perfecto! the clucth!

@rishavkumar8341 9 месяцев назад

People are too hung up on burning clutch. Conventional clutch is a consumable, and not very expensive to replace.

@waynerobertson511 9 месяцев назад

You can do it yourself (on most bikes), with minimal skill too!

@fuyoh94 9 месяцев назад

Agree. Don't ride your bike if you don't want any wear and tear!

@nobeltnium 7 месяцев назад

depends on where you live. If you have your own garage and tools yeah it sounds like what a bike head would do in his weekend. If you live in an apartment then you would need to get it in a shop, which they will charge for the labor, also will take millenial (the wait time between shops is the same where i live). So i can understand why people would like to keep their clutch as long as possible

@torryc 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic!

@alsaeedm 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@mototoki 8 месяцев назад

11:45 Is a valuable lesson for all bikers. You don't need to throw a foot down, just ride out of it!

@derejekassa2888 6 месяцев назад

Thank you coach

@veronicaalessandrello1022 6 месяцев назад

🙏 Wishing you much more success 🎉 you are awesome 😎👍

@knuckles5863 8 месяцев назад

Very informative 🤔

@d8thwonder 9 месяцев назад

On revmatching, do you pull in the front break also while blipping the throttle? Is it necessary? I see other tutorials not using the front break when revmatching. Do you release the clutch slowly? Thank you

@Brigitte373 3 месяца назад

All I want to say is that I so wish you were South' African. Then 8 would have been your first student. Your teaching and videos are so informative..brilliant

@MARTINKAKHAN Месяц назад

Hi, I like your RU-vid videos. Thank you!!! Are you planning to make an App with training exercises? I would prefer that than doing a course. Thanks, and well done!

@birkhoffkirikou4350 9 месяцев назад

Yeeeeeeyyyy. Thank you

@MadanLal-fp1jq 8 месяцев назад

Best video 👍👍👍

@user-zd9st9wj2y 5 месяцев назад

대단히 감사합니다.ㅎ 공터만 있으면, 짧은 시일 내, 누구라도 기본 조작은 가능할 겁니다.ㅎ 항상 건강하시고 행복하세요.ㅎ

@non-wx8qm 9 месяцев назад

Se-sammy Street. You're on fire stud. Good work. 😂😅😂 9:03

@kehnjiegabelo6255 7 месяцев назад

Thank you😅!

@scottroberts5511 9 месяцев назад

thank you

@alant779 9 месяцев назад

I'm more interested in how you'd be able to go in a circle for an hour without getting dizzy😂

@MotoControlEn 9 месяцев назад

I'm pretty sure I can't do it for an hour straight😁

@enhinyerorider5914 9 месяцев назад

Same! I am curious too! The head turn Sakuta-san does helps but I had not tried it for an hour straight.😅

@zatara300 9 месяцев назад

Hello, first than anything thank u for ur videos!! I live them! And I'm wondering if the Chanel that take ur videos and just translate them in Spanish is yours or collaborate with u? Inves again thank u!!!!

@sumantrabhattacharya8794 2 месяца назад

hi @MotoControlEn thanks for explain this . But I usually struggle with my clutch when I am taking a sharp hair pin turn uphill and downhill. Can you please suggest or make a video on how to control your clutch will riding up or down hill near hair pin turns. Thanks in advance

@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906 7 месяцев назад

Complete beginner here, and the worst part is, I ride in China 😢 I have a moped for now, and it’s crazy over here, imagine having four bikes side by side in a single lane, and now multiple that image by about 50 😂 that’s an intersection for you. I really like bikes with clutch and gears, and will get one soon, but riding in this environment honestly scares me 😅 can’t wait for Honda to get the E-Clutch in production 😂 and before you mention Honda’a DCT, all DCT bikes costs more than my yearly salary (and I make a little more than average, that’s how crazy the prices are here), plus we have to submit our bikes to the government after 13 years since registration or date of production, so there’s no way for me to get an older DCT/AMT bike😅

@777Omwana 2 месяца назад

This medical condition is not life threatening. You will live to be a 100 if you exclude Vodka from diet. Thanks for the excellent and free motorcycle lessons. Much appreciated here in the Motherland.

@girdhar3224 9 месяцев назад

@Dzinbhudist 9 месяцев назад

One side note, on air cooled engine you can overheat clutch and steel plates can glaze aka clutch slippage afterwards. So practicing slow maneuvering with air cooled big vtwin should be done with breaks to cool down everything, exception would be Harley Davidson as they use separate sumps.

@waynerobertson511 9 месяцев назад

An 'Air Cooled Engine" means the combustion cylinder(s) are air-cooled. i.e. without water (or similar stuff) circulating to carry the heat away via a radiator. This has NOTHING to do with the clutch. The clutch is far enough away from the combustion, that it isn't significantly affected by that heat. Air-cooled, oil-cooled, water-cooled - not relevant to heat on the clutch.

@Dzinbhudist 9 месяцев назад

@@waynerobertson511 oil is cooling air cooled engine, the same oil cools down clutch as well

@jonathanoliva6553 9 месяцев назад

Can you make a video on full lock turn i already can make tight u turn but i struggle to hold the handle bar in full lock for a long time like making a circle

@jerzygroclinek5066 2 месяца назад

Could You make a video how You clean/ wash Your motorbike ?

@tamboleo 8 месяцев назад

Those stoppers on the KTM are good enough for when the bike falls? Or a cage is better?

@progressching 9 месяцев назад

hi, I only have a cvt transmission scooter which has a dry clutch. It will burn out and it is better to practice slow speed exercises on a wet clutch motorcycle, is this right?

@uttamdey2804 2 месяца назад

Hi! I have a question, If I pull and hold the clutch and then down shift 2 / 3 gear continuously adjusting my speed with the help of breaks, am I doing any harm to my bike's gear system?

@cheeholee2091 Месяц назад

감사합니다.

@kriskes 8 месяцев назад

Those riding boots are so sweet! Please send link!

@Brigitte373 3 месяца назад

I ride a 800 boulevard and am a small lady...to practise the balance I am afraid I will put my bike down. Please explain the control with clutch and back break again..my question is when I apply clutch and back break together gradually..do I keep the trottlle the same?

@Pcfan64 9 месяцев назад

Hola amigo ! Great tutorial and I rather hear you speaking in english than in russian because my native language is spanish, jajaja

@moinsayyed6459 9 месяцев назад

i think the way you speak is really adorable

@raymondgray2912 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I too like his accent and his humor! He sounds like a great person at heart.

@mymatemartin 9 месяцев назад

Ah yes, The Russia Syndrome. 😅 You're a very funny guy, Andre. This is a great video and thanks so much for responding in this way to questions I and many others had. Really appreciate your generosity and advice.

@MotoControlEn 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! 😃

@pedroc3948 14 дней назад

So, as long as the clutch lever is pulled past the biting point, it is disengaged, so the plates are not suffering any wear, right? Even if I don't pull it all the way? . I'm asking because I got used to using only two fingers, so when I stop at red lights I don't pull it all the way. Some people told me it was causing wear of the plates, which didn't make sense to me, because I can feel there's no friction.

@L-a_w Месяц назад

When going at 90 km per hour and you stop throttling, do I need to apply clutch so it goes smoothly or no clutch needed. Not slowing down but just stop throttle for few min and repeat