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Originally Posted by RONNS
Thank for all the good info. The backfiring isn't a major thing, I'm just not use to it. It's more like the popping that was mentioned.
As to the rpm level and the clutch, should I ride it out to the 2,000 rpm's that it seems to like? (It's like a 10 or 15 foot stretch from a complete stop til the clutch is fully released and I'm on my way).
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The key to using a motorcycle clutch from a start is to squeeze it quickly in and ease it out slowly. If you feel a jerk when you've released it then you're releasing it too soon or too quickly.
It takes a little bit of gas to make a smooth start from a stop, but you shouldn't be watching the tacho and worrying about it! Just keep it nice and smooth and you'll have no problems.
It's a wet clutch so it takes considerable abuse to overheat and damage it. Drag starts will do it but regular (sane!) street riding won't.
Jim
