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My first encounter with a clutch was when, at 18, I picked up my first motorbike at the dealer. I was by myself - no one to coach me.

I must have stalled it a dozen times in a row in the parking lot - having to kick start it again each time.

Finally, the light went off. Slow engagement is better. I had been dumping the clutch every time the bike started to move - and the mighty 65cc had no torque at all.

I finally 'got it', and was able to make it home OK. I think trying to teach this point is almost futile. It's something we just have to learn on our own, at our own pace.

Maybe we'd learn quicker if we had to kick-start our cars.

 

Last edited by Sacto Mitch
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