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Old 08-16-2011, 05:01 PM   #71
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Re: When to use the clutch...

If you are interested in EVEN MORE DETAIL on the relationship between throttle, suspension and cornering, read Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist Vol II, Section 1. He dedicates five chapters to it. I didn't really get the hang of it until I read this and then practiced it consistently on my long rides last year. I got a lot better at corners and twists just by riding for a year, but this info improved my consistency and confidence a lot. It does require practice to maintain the skill.
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Old 08-17-2011, 12:41 AM   #72
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Keith Codes, is this a book i can buy ?
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Old 08-17-2011, 02:21 AM   #73
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I got it from Amazon. Full of good stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Basic ... 414&sr=8-1
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Old 08-17-2011, 02:58 PM   #74
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It's Keith Code. And, yes. Probably used as well as new.
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Old 04-26-2012, 04:31 PM   #75
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slow down to the correct speed an set the right gear for that speed before the turn and continue whit no cluch



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Old 04-27-2012, 11:02 AM   #76
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Re: When to use the clutch...

I felt this jitter yesterday when I took the GZ out for a few minutes. Although it seems dangerous to have a surge like that during a corner, I think trying to use the clutch is even more dangerous. If you try to help by allowing some slippage, you then have to worry about accidentally revving too high, and/or dumping the clutch, and receiving an even larger surge which could throw you right off the road !

My mother is a race-car driver and she is quite serious about this: Stay in one gear in a turn (no clutch not even a little bit), because getting into gear mid-turn is a perfect chance to throw the balance off.
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Old 04-28-2012, 12:02 AM   #77
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Re: When to use the clutch...

I have only been riding since January and also had the 'jerkiness' at the beginning. But as I gained experience things got smoother. I'm not sure why, but I think it was because I was doing things too quickly. Rolling off the throttle too quickly, rolling on the throttle too quickly, and letting out the clutch lever too quickly. Go to a parking lot as others have suggested and practice, slowing down on the things I mentioned. This should help your coordination between clutch and throttle which I suspect is the true problem you are having. As you gain experience things will get smoother.

Practice this on the straights and the turns will improve naturally.

After saying all that, if it is just a "little jerkiness or jolt" as you mentioned, DON'T EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT! It will go away as you gain experience.
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Old 04-28-2012, 12:57 AM   #78
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Re: When to use the clutch...

I second that. This is why I love this forum. Thank you I learned something as well.
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Old 04-28-2012, 06:01 AM   #79
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well after finishing the MSF class i have learned that slow down before the turn and accelerate through the turn , never break during the turn and lean with the turn..
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Old 04-28-2012, 04:05 PM   #80
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well after finishing the MSF class i have learned that slow down before the turn and accelerate through the turn , never break during the turn and lean with the turn..
They teach to straighten up before emergency braking in a turn, but as you gain experience you will be able to brake (to a point) during a turn. I have learned in the short time I have been riding that I can brake in a turn, because I had to, I had not set up my turn properly. But I don't like the idea of braking in a turn ordinarily.
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