I just got a brand new 07' yamaha r6 and I've had a few times on it around my apartment lot and out on a few small streets. My trouble is off the line I am stalling it a few times and I can't seem to get the clutch release and throttle down so I don't sputter or stall it pulling out of a stop sign. Is there any advice to conquering this quicker? I do know that I need practice, that is my first piece of advice to myself.
2007-12-05 10:15:46 · 9 answers · asked by Scott F 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yes I have taken the MSF class and passed it, those bikes have a hydraulic clutch
2007-12-06 16:22:49 · update #1
you already answered your own question.there is no substitue for practice
2007-12-05 10:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah, experience is key, but you need to start at higher rpms when you clutch in if you're killing it. Try finding a steep driveway and pull onto it. Hold your bike still with only the clutch no brakes and without using your legs (keep your legs on the ground tho). Once you get that down try rolling back and then stopping the bike with the clutch and power walk it back up the driveway. This is a great clutch exercise to help you get a feel for it. You're going to have to start on a hill sometime.
I'm guessing you didn't have a car that was stick before this but it's the same principle if you did. That's a really sick bike be safe and don't do anything above your level till you know your bike in and out and have full controll of it I've made that mistake.
Oh and trust me buy the frame sliders for your bike
2007-12-05 10:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Nate 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Practice on flat ground just feathering the clutch out without giving it any gas at all. Begin with the bike stopped, clutch in, both feet on the ground, first gear. Then slowly let the clutch out & walk with your legs. Again, don't give it any gas.
This will help you get used to where the clutch engages (the friction zone). In my opinion this is the best drill, and it's the one that's taught in the MSF classes. If you haven't taken that, you really should.
Good luck & ride safe.
2007-12-05 13:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Wile E 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bring your rpms up higher and let your clutch out slowly. You will feel it start pulling and rpms should steady. let the clutch the rest of the way out and get into the throttle a little more. Practice by listening to motor not watching your tach.
2007-12-05 10:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great first bike. I would suggest parking it. Take and pass the MSF coarse. Buy all the right gear. Then get back on the new bike.
2007-12-06 01:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by checkedout2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in first gear? Much more difficult to slip the clutch and move in 2nd, or 3rd. Practice will overcome the problem.
2007-12-07 10:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by leftyjcw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't even operate a clutch yet you've got no business on a 115 hp rocket. You're a danger to others.
2007-12-06 03:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take lessons from a qualified instructor, if you want to survive.
2007-12-05 16:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like driving a manuel car
let go of the clutch but at the same time throttle the gas..
BUT SINCE YOUR NEW DONT LET THE BRAKE GO!!!
2007-12-05 14:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋