Clutch lever pull: how many fingers do you use?

[Pointman1776]

How many fingers do you use when you pull in the clutch lever?

If you use less than a full 4-finger clutch lever pull, do you have any problems with the engine still trying to engage, especially from N-to-1st or 1st-to-2nd?

 

[Brock Kickass]

I use 2 for shifting, 4 when I'm pulling in the clutch to come to a complete stop. I have short levers and keep my clutch adjusted so that it takes up pretty far from the handlebar so that A) it requires 2 fingers and little effort between gears, and B) it is completely disengaged when pulled back to the bar, and not dragging and wearing out when I'm at a stoplight. Probably a little paranoid and unnecessary on the complete disengagement thing, but I just feel better knowing I've taken as much pressure of the plates as possible when stopped in gear.

 

[Michael Wilson]

i only use 2 but i have shortys on my bike

 

[Detrich]

I always use 4, because with armored gauntlets its hard to get enough clearance for just 2. Braking I only use 2 tho.

 

[priotiynapkin]

I found myself only using 2 for clutch and break so I switched to shorties when I got new levers. left hand wears out a little faster if I'm riding in traffic all day, but got used to it pretty quick.

 

[BKP]

I use four with the stock levers. Might use less with shorties, but probably not.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

2 for brake and 3 or 4 for clutch. I have shorties, but problem is that I end up having to grip the end of the bar so that my other 2 fingers don't get pinched. Easiest just to use 3 most of the time.

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[Grumpy]

Clutch 4/2 depending on what I'm doing. Speed shifting I will stab with 2 or under heavy load or WOT no clutch at all. Tootling around in traffic i use 4 on the clutch.

Breaks are a different story, I have to use 4 as I have a loss of fine-motor-control in my right hand. Squeezing the break with two fingers is difficult but using all 4 is easy/normal.

 

[Marthy]

Depend... Most of the time I use 2. If I'm stuck in stop & go traffic I might use 3 or 4. And if someone cut me off I use 1!!! LOL

 

[SpawnXX]

I Hendrix it and use my teeth!

 

[MNGreg]

I will use 4 fingers when at a stop light, sign because less strain on the fingers then holding it for a while. But once I am going I typically go between 2-3 fingers.

 

[yellowfz]

There's a clutch on these bikes?
2 to take off, then nothing after that until I stop then 2 to get into neutral, 1 sometimes.

 

[Grumpy]

And if someone cut me off I use 1!!! LOL

LMAO! I think I have done that a few times.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

There's a clutch on these bikes?
2 to take off, then nothing after that until I stop then 2 to get into neutral, 1 sometimes.

HaHaHa, I find myself shifting without the clutch more and more. Still feels a little awkward, but when you blip and shift it is smooth as hell. Still clutch on upshifts though (for now).

 

[leem00]

How many fingers do you use when you pull in the clutch lever?

If you use less than a full 4-finger clutch lever pull, do you have any problems with the engine still trying to engage, especially from N-to-1st or 1st-to-2nd?

I voted other....sometime I use two, highway shifting, sometimes I use 3 in town shifting, and sometimes I use four when at stop lights and going in/from neutral.

 

[kevin8198]

Clutch-4 (I do not have shorty levers) Break-2

 

[BoneJj]

I use my hook, because I'm a pirate.... AAAAARRRRRRGH

 

[buzzbomb]

I use my hook, because I'm a pirate.... AAAAARRRRRRGH

Not only is that funny... The mental image just keeps me grinning! Rep on the way for that one. You've earned a few that you didn't get, anyway. If I can do two, I will.

 

[BoneJj]

Not only is that funny... The mental image just keeps me grinning! Rep on the way for that one. You've earned a few that you didn't get, anyway. If I can do two, I will.

I have actually been receiving a good bit lately, I have 161 points for some reason or another. Though I have no clue as to who gave it to me. People really should sign their rep when they give it in the comment.

I thank you for the rep, I do need to go around and give some more rep though.