Staubig Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Alright, guys. Here with another idiotic question. My bike doesn't "pull" me in first gear when I ease off the clutch unless I give it some throttle. While I openly admit to my noob status, I feel this isn't normal. I've been on 2 or 3 other bikes (much smaller than my own) and when you ease off the clutch it takes you without any throttle. Mine isn't horrible, and I've definitely got a feel for it now. It just makes low speed maneuvering a bit of a pain comparatively. Is this just a bigger bike problem (750cc) or can it be adjusted? I've tweaked the cable in and out for weeks bit by bit and am finally comfortable with the reach. Please advise this padawan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Depends on the bikes weight, gearing and idle torque. I have ridden bikes that will pull first without adding throttle but neither of my current bikes will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staubig Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Okay, I figured it was a simple this bike does or doesn't. But wanted to clarify. The bikes I learned on did, and my 750 won't. Like I said, I've found the balance and am comfortable with it, i just feel like my takeoff could be more smooth if it pulled without throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 My 919 has so much torque I can just pop the clutch at idle and lump lump away. I find that humorous. Any other bike I've had would just stall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Don't think I've ever really tried but I would think my C14 would stall since it only idles at like 800 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Don't think I've ever really tried but I would think my C14 would stall since it only idles at like 800 rpm. Ummmmm......you need to bump that up a bit buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 My 919 has so much torque I can just pop the clutch at idle and lump lump away. I find that humorous. Any other bike I've had would just stall out.You sure your clutch isn't slipping?I can move the katana around the garage and driveway without giving it throttle, but I don't just drop the clutch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 You sure your clutch isn't slipping?I can move the katana around the garage and driveway without giving it throttle, but I don't just drop the clutch...well, thinking about it, a sudden release of clutch stalls. A slow normal release moves away at idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'd guess twins would have the torque to leave at idle, and my SMC does too but 1st gear on it is like a tractor in granny gear.My 14 idles at 1100, and it wont leave at idle - always have to twist it a couple hundred R's so it will move without stalling. But those 2 comparisons are like apples to grapes since the 14 has a looong 1st gear.Either way, I never leave at idle no matter what I'm riding. A little twist with simultaneous clutch engagement is the right way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Ummmmm......you need to bump that up a bit buddy. If it ain't broke don't fix it [emoji57] Edited May 18, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I idle out every manual vehicle I operate at one time or another. If you're smooth enough with a clutch, and it's governor is working properly, you should be able to do it on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Raise the idle and you'll find it easier to pull away without adding throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staubig Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I don't want to raise my idle above specs just for that pull, but I'll keep it in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staubig Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Does my 79' even have a governor? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Does my 79' even have a governor? LolMy 1960s tractor has a governor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If it ain't broke don't fix it [emoji57] Too damn low.....trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.