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Started by dazzpowder, August 21, 2012, 12:06:16 PM

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dazzpowder

August 21, 2012, 12:06:16 PM
What's the best technique for a quick getaway from a standing start?  If I apply too much gas the bike wants to stall I almost have to slip the clutch for what I feel is an eternity, whereas I see some riders use the gas as an on off switch, is there a technique?

Monsterlover

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August 25, 2012, 07:35:47 PM
The art of the launch. . .

More revs, feed in the clutch. . .

add throttle and subtract clutch at a somewhat equal rate.  It takes practice.  Not enough throttle and you stall.  Too much and you wheelie.

Not that that's bad :D

Dirt bike guys use lots of throttle and use the clutch to bleed away power.  Getting it right is a strong, steady pull from the line with the front wheel about six inches off the ground.  I suppose that could work on the street too, but street riders generally don't treat their clutch as an expendable item they same way the dirt guys do.

What's your gearing and what bike are you on?  That would help.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

dazzpowder

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August 26, 2012, 01:09:04 PM
Hi thnx for the reply, I'm on a monster 796 standard gearing no 14t etc.  it's difficult to judge sometimes with the termi's it probably sounds like I'm giving too much gas or I let the clutch out too quick and it feels as if I'm about to stall.  I'm alos concerned about slipping the clutch too long - dam it's difficult I see those guys n there jap bikes and it all looks so smooth I look and sound like a newbie at times

Monsterlover

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August 26, 2012, 03:34:57 PM
I've been riding maybe 10 years and 40,000 miles and I still have that problem sometimes ;)

Don't worry about what other people are doing, just focus on you.

I will say, however, +2 teeth on the rear sprocket or -1 tooth on the front one will make leaving the line a ton easier and you wont give up much top end. 
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

dazzpowder

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August 28, 2012, 10:12:30 AM
Thanks, probably will go for the 14t I've heard nothing but good for town riding

Monsterlover

#5
August 29, 2012, 05:58:45 AM
Let us know how it works out [thumbsup]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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