“Tips” for riding a manual motorbike on crowded streets
(Baonghean.vn) - Mastering the manual clutch motorbike is extremely interesting. However, for many people, riding a manual clutch motorbike in crowded streets is sometimes "torture" because they often encounter situations where the motorbike stalls, their hands get tired from squeezing and releasing the clutch... Understanding the principles below will help you control the motorbike more safely and smoothly.
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Start at red light
The streets are crowded and have many red lights, so accelerating is a natural thing.
First, squeeze the clutch all the way in and shift to 1st gear, accelerate to 1,500 rpm then release the clutch almost all the way, then hold it so the car doesn't stall and keep the throttle steady until the car rolls normally, then release the clutch all the way and shift to the next gear normally.
When the car is going at high speed, you also need to use a suitable high gear. Low gear will make the engine jerk, which is not good for the engine.
To reduce clutch fatigue
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Technical experts say that when the vehicle is running and the gear shift is complete, release the clutch completely. If you keep holding the clutch (this habit is often in the early stages of driving) it will reduce the life of the clutch plates.
To keep the car from idling
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While driving, if the car is not fast enough and the driver shifts into a high gear, the car will be sluggish, and when the throttle is increased, the car will not accelerate strongly - that is, driving in a forced gear. Therefore, it is necessary to create momentum for the car by gently squeezing the clutch, holding the throttle for a few seconds and then releasing it. At that time, the car will accelerate to match the lack of speed. If there is not enough force, the car must be shifted back to the gear.
When operating, pay attention to the compatibility between gear and vehicle speed. Specifically: gear 1 corresponds to a speed of 5 - 10km/h, gear 2: 10 - 20km/h, gear 3: 20 - 30km/h, gear 4: 30 - 40km/h, gear 5: 40-50km/h, gear 6: over 50km/h.
Driving in crowded and traffic jams
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When driving in crowded streets, new drivers often let their cars stall because of uneven clutch-throttle coordination. Remember, to change gears, the clutch must be fully disengaged, meaning the right hand must squeeze the clutch all the way in.
When releasing the clutch to move the vehicle, the throttle and clutch must be coordinated smoothly for the gear shifting to take place smoothly. Only when performing the correct "release the clutch and accelerate" operation (reduce the throttle and cut the clutch quickly - shift gears - slowly release the clutch and increase the throttle), the clutch will not be worn out, the engine will be strong, and will avoid sluggishness.
When overcoming obstacles in crowded streets, you should use the clutch for safety.
