New Roadster and Question

Chris Davis

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• Apr 25, 2010

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Got my new Roadster on Saturday. Awesome. It is just fantastic. I can only just fit in my front garden but the effort is worth it!

On my precious Triumph's I have been used to changing up using no clutch. I noticed in the hand book for the Roadster it says you should always use the clutch. Is that true? What do you guys do?

Cheers Chris

 

IMFASTTOO

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• Apr 25, 2010

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Clutch

Chris Davis said:

Got my new Roadster on Saturday. Awesome. It is just fantastic. I can only just fit in my front garden but the effort is worth it!

On my precious Triumph's I have been used to changing up using no clutch. I noticed in the hand book for the Roadster it says you should always use the clutch. Is that true? What do you guys do?

Cheers Chris

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USE the clutch

 

TxRIIIRider

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• Apr 25, 2010

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I shift up from time to time without the clutch with no problem.. but I usually do use the clutch.. as long as your smooth and hit it right, it's no problem, but the Rocket has a boat load of torque that could screw a transmission real quick..

 

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• Apr 25, 2010

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I always use it, and haven't had any problems yet.

 

cheekygrin

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• Apr 26, 2010

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Yep

I tried that too, coming from a Scrambler and a Street Triple.

USE the clutch... especially when new with the lighter break in oil...

Thats just my risk management hat on..


Its certainly not as easy to clutchless upshift or downshift - normally you can "feel" when you can do it - and whilst it feels new and unknown, it has a bit of resistance, so I backed off from ramming it home.

First time a scotsman has ever said he backed off from ramming it home..

 

Chris Davis

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• Apr 26, 2010

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Guys,

Thanks for your advice. I will use the clutch!

Cheers Chris

 

cheekygrin

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• Apr 26, 2010

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Excellent..

Now lets arrange a Brighton run!!

 

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• Apr 26, 2010

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Brighton's a bit far from here for me sorry Cheeky, I'll just stick to clutching and ramming it home!
Like you, I tried a tentative change up or two without the clutch, but it's still a bit too new and feels like it needs a good few thou on the clock (miles that is). It's such a light clutch anyway it's no chore.

 

Chris Davis

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• Apr 26, 2010

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I could definately do a Brighton run. Why dates do you have in mind?

Cheers Chris

 

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• Apr 27, 2010

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mmm

How about not this weekend, but next? Weather is steadly getting better.

One thing... I took off my Summer screen and crikey the wind blast is noticeable. Like, a lot..! Motorway journeys I recommend the screen - any of them, just takes the edge off.