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  1. 08-20-2006, 08:14 PM #1
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    Real dumb 200X question

    Okay I really hate to admit it, but they say the only dumb question is the one thats not asked. so
    I picked up what turns out to be a 83 200X got the missing parts and drove it around the alley. heres the question. do you need to use the clutch to shift or once you get going can you shift without the clutch? I have a 125m and had a couple of 200s and 110s 185s etc. So this is kind of a dumb question but figured I'd ask. thanks Jim
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  2. 08-20-2006, 08:19 PM #2
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    mhm it depends really when i ride clutch i like 75% use no clutch and it seems to be ok but idk
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  3. 08-20-2006, 08:21 PM #3
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  4. 08-20-2006, 08:28 PM #4
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    I always shift w/o the cluth, cluth is for starts and the slip every now and then. On my 2 strokes I rarely use the cluth for much other than starts and slipping.
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    i always use the clutch, its there for a reason right?
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  6. 08-20-2006, 09:18 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by random-strike
    i always use the clutch, its there for a reason right?
    Yeah, for pulling out and stopping..
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  7. 08-20-2006, 10:56 PM #7
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    Kinda depends on your riding style. People look at me sometimes when I'm riding and say stuff like that poor clutch, or why do you keep missing gears?

    In realilty I'm not missing gears I'm just keeping it wound up and I like to use the clutch alot when I'm riding. Its all preference. They may say stuff when I'm sitting still but when I'm climbing a crazy hill or throwin my bike around through the woods they don't have too much to say.

    Its all in how you ride/ how often you replace a clutch. lol
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  8. 08-21-2006, 01:09 AM #8
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    With my clutch, its all about finding the right RPM to slip that gear in without a pop.

    If you do it right, I have found it shouldnt be a problem.
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  9. 08-21-2006, 04:32 PM #9
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    If i had a clutch, id use it! Whenever my 200x is fixed, im gonna be riding that! You really figure out how slow an auto clutch is after a while!
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  10. 08-22-2006, 09:19 AM #10
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    Shifting without a clutch will cause more wear over time.
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  11. 08-22-2006, 09:34 AM #11
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    I just don't want to tear anything up. if its less wear and tear on the gears I have no problem using the clutch. JIm
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  12. 08-22-2006, 02:53 PM #12
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    I use the clutch all the time..At anytime i got 2 fingers on my clutch lever..We ride different bikes but it really doesnt matter..IF your shifting use it...
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  13. 08-22-2006, 03:39 PM #13
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    hahaha oh man, This is called "flat shifting", Truck drivers do only this, just use the clutch to get rolling....

    I only use mr R's clutch to get rolling or when I'm coasting in the rough woods trails.... I would recomending use the clutch to begin with, especially in an ally hahaha Flat shifting is fine as long as you do it right, done wrong you can screw things up in a hurry....
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  14. 08-22-2006, 04:17 PM #14
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    It takes barely anymore effort to pull the clutch while shifting, so why not use it for peace of mind? I ride almost the whole time with the clutch, unless im trying to scratch an itch when its shift time
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  15. 11-01-2007, 03:27 PM #15
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    If I remember correctly, the manual says "never shift with out using the clutch". Of course it's been a while since I had mine.
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