How To Release the Clutch Correctly on a Motorcycle

How to release the clutch on a motorcycle correctly? Today we will see how clutch works, how to properly adjust the clutch lever, how many fingers we should use to operate the clutch and most importantly - how exactly release the clutch to avoid stalling or any other possible problems!

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A little info about me. My name is Andrei Bodrov, originally I'm from Moscow, Russia, and now I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Back in Moscow I was a motorcycle instructor and creator of Moto Control Beginner & Advanced motorcycle rider courses, which quickly became the most popular courses in Moscow (well, at least the advanced one😁). My advanced training course makes emphasis on slow speed riding techniques at first (such as good clutch and throttle control, proper riding posture, proper use of vision, etc.), then proceeds to more advanced techniques (such as aggressive braking, trail braking, maximal lean angle). The course incorporates a lot of exercises from DOSAF slow speed riding (similar to police rodeo like motorcycle training in USA), braking and cornering exercises and motogymkhana style riding. And now, since I actively learn English - I decided to post some useful videos for both your and mine practice!😉
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Since everyone writes this, it's necessary, I suppose 🤷, so here we go. Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk, you are responsible for your own safety. Me, Andrey Bodrov and my channel, Moto Control disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of riding techniques from this channel. Use common sense, wear full protective gear and ride in a safe and predictable manner!
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[barathor]

I've been riding motorcycles for 6 years now yet I cannot stop watching all these beginner videos, they're great

[steveochoa]

This is the most concise explanation of clutch on a motorcycle I've ever seen.

[jivadaya]

Precise, enjoyable, no nonsense, refreshing. Stop and go exercise is practical and builds confidence. Thank you

[rs-dms]

Everything in this video is completely correct.
Some additional points for some specific bikers :
1. Consider trying a 'shorty' clutch lever. This allows you to use (always) only 2 fingers on the clutch, while also permitting the clutch lever to be pulled right back to the hand grip.
2. If possible, adjust the clutch friction point so that it is close to the hand grip. When you need the friction point in a complex situation, it is far easier to be precise when the friction point is at a known offset - the closer to the hand grip the better, but bearing in mind that when pulled in all the way the clutch MUST be fully disengaged, not within the friction zone

A good shorty lever will have a good adjustment option, allowing point 2 to be achieved easily.

The combination of these two allows FAR better control of the clutch in many circumstances. It takes a bit of getting used to, but if you can make the transition you will never go back.

[PadmaDorjee]

You are an amazing teacher and with your English, it helps people like me with Autism to understand easier than a fast speaking American. When will you be offering your online courses? I hate to say it but I think you are a better teacher than MotoJitsu because you don't have the ego, you are extremely humble and honest. THANK YOU

[Nemacynex]

I am in progress of doing my A category licence, your videos help me a lot, to not just learn how to ride, but how to do it safely and properly. So thank you for your work, it's greatly appreciated! :)

[Scootir]

Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. Really great content. I've been riding for 15 years and am learning a ton nonetheless. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

[spintrim]

Appreciate how you teach with focus on student (v. yourself). Gettin bike next week after 20yrs not riding. Great video!

[deejay]

I don't even know why I'm watching this I don't even have a motor bike

[davejoe]

That was really well done! Thank you. I'll be practicing this when I pick up my new bike in 2 days. I haven't been on a motorcycle in over 20 years so I do have a little experience but I plan to start again from the beginning. I really enjoyed the way you described this and tye derail you went into. Thanks again.

[georgebrowne]

Thank You for sharing your Safety and Balance Skills, and helping others.
Much Appreciated.
Love your Videos.

[buxomrugweaver]

So happy to have found you ! Moto Control! Love everything I have seen so far and know it will help my skill level . I have been riding for 23 years. I am embarrassed to say my U turn skills suck. Your instruction is clear. What I am missing is practice. 😝. I ride an R1200 gs.

[MeMelonu]

Could u make a series of how to ride a motorcycle from step one? I have started learning on an ns200 by Bajaj, i have gone upto 2nd Gear but there are so many things that I am sure i am doing wrong that only when spoken or pointed out will i notice, please make a series as per request 😅.

[edgarsserugo]

Thanks for this, it's very helpful. For me, I usually change the number of fingers depending on the road conditions, if in heavy traffic or on a high way, I rest four or two fingers, respectively!
Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬

[mhoeij]

You can even practice the clutch when the bike is off. When you pull in the clutch, even when the engine is off, you can feel where the friction zone is, because the lever pulls with more force when you pass this area.
So an exercise one can do with the engine off is: "quickly put the lever in the friction zone" (and then move slowly through the friction zone).

[MsRedkill]

Very useful and interesting information, as a beginner who recently found this channell all your videos are gold 🏍️

[GearShifter]

Thanks for that clutch control exercise...
I'm gonna try tomorrow.
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[nicholaszizzo]

Just want to say from here in th USA, you AWESOME BROTHER!! JUST STARTED RIDING AGAIN AFTER MANY YEARS OF TAKING OFF AND TOUR CHANNEL IS THE TOP 3 IF NOT 1 I ALWAYS LOVE TO WATCH!!

[christinasimcic]

Thank You, love your videos, and appreciate them a lot!

[andysherwin]

I really like the way you explain things and your humour.

I’m from the UK and think you are great 👍