Originally Posted by
Romad
I find that when starting clutch engagement I over compensate the rpm's when starting out.
Most do. That is why clutches do not last. I've driven the following to the following miles and not changed the clutch:
1962 Dodge truck - unknown miles over 150,000
1974 Plymouth Duster - 107,000
1985 Chevette - 68,000
1993 GMC Pickup - 320,000
2005 Crossfire Roadster - 116,000
2005 Ford Ranger - 145,625 (so far)
2007 SE Roadster - 73788 (so far)
THe secret is to understand that
the tach should not increase much at all until the clutch is fully engaged.
WHere did I learn to use a clutch? At age 12 on a Yamaha 80cc dirt bike. When we got the bike to our campsite (Dad bought me the bike while we were on vacation), he took 5 minutes to teach me to NOT speed the engine up prior to clutch engagement.
You do NOT increase throttle until you feel the clutch start to engage and the crank speed start to drop. I hate to hear an engine rev when someone is trying to "get moving" using a clutch, it's a sign that person has not been taught.
Of course, if you are RACING, you would be way more abusive.....