Holding the clutch fully in at junctions on level ground.

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I've been told by "somebody" that I should not hold the clutch fully in at junctions as I should be "mechanically sympathetic". Now, I might be wrong but holding the clutch fully in means that no plates are in contact and no wear is taking place. Is he talking BS or have I missed the point somewhere.

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Meaning 'holding the clutch lever fully in' I presume.

Well,the plates may not be in contact but the actuating mechanism/pushrod will be under pressure during this time and the clutch release bearing will be under load.
 
I think holding the clutch in at junctions is probably more rider sympathetic than having to crunch it into first each time.
 
If it's a short stop then fine. If it's going to be longer bike in neutral. Otherwise do what you feel like at the time and don't worry about it
 
In all vehicles I drive I always change into neutral if I have to stop for more than a moment.

To sit in gear with the clutch fully depressed could be very dangerous if you are nudged from behind.
 
Smug said:
In all vehicles I drive I always change into neutral if I have to stop for more than a moment.

To sit in gear with the clutch fully depressed could be very dangerous if you are nudged from behind.
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Yes but before changing into neutral in a car/bus/truck ect you would engage the handbrake first? I would prefer have some form of somthing engaged gear or parking brake. Oviousley not possible on most bikes so I like to have it in gear. Just by killing the engine you have imobileised the bike if nesserly. A tad unusual I admit. JJH
 
I leave my bike in gear with the clutch pulled in, until the vehicle behind me has stopped. Until that moment, I want to be able to get the fuck out of the way if they haven't seen me!
 
The Nutty GSER said:
I leave my bike in gear with the clutch pulled in, until the vehicle behind me has stopped. Until that moment, I want to be able to get the fuck out of the way if they haven't seen me!
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I know what you are talking about. Was rear ended by a truck once at lights. JJH
 
Tarka said:
Meaning 'holding the clutch lever fully in' I presume.

Well,the plates may not be in contact but the actuating mechanism/pushrod will be under pressure during this time and the clutch release bearing will be under load.
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Yes, lever fully in. I understand what you are saying but could it ever be described as mechically unsympathetic to have the bearing under load for 30/60 seconds each time. I can't see anykind of premature failure.
 
In the generality of things, the clutch release bearing takes a fair bit of pressure when the clutch is held disengaged. The cost of a new c/r bearing is nothing compared with the cost of the labour to replace it.

The wear on the clutch plates (wet clutch) wouldn't be particularly significant but wet clutch wear introduces significant oil contamination which may have a more significant impact.
 
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