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Clutch: Pressure situation; a player that responds well to pressure.

Riding The Clutch: A clutch generally consists of a disk which, in its normal state, connects the engine to the transmission. When the motorcycle is driving along, the mechanism is released or “engaged”. Durin . . . View Full Definition

Slip The Clutch: To feather or fan the clutch lever back and forth to prevent stalling the engine or spinning the rear tire.

Slipper Clutch: Specialized clutches developed for racing motorcycles to mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders would decelerate as they entered corners. They are designed to partially disengage . . . View Full Definition

Dump The Clutch: This is when a rider revs up the engine and quickly releases the clutch, launching the bike off the line.

Wet Clutch: A clutch that contains many plates that are in the oil spray of the transmission and the oil gets between the plates. The plates on wet clutches have a tendency to stick together when the bi . . . View Full Definition

Dry Clutch: As opposed to a “wet clutch” which is immersed in a cooling, lubricating fluid, which also keeps the surfaces clean and gives smoother performance and longer life, a “dry clutch,” is not bat . . . View Full Definition

Clutch - Wet: A Wet Clutch is one that contains many plates that are in the oil spray of the transmission and the oil gets between the plates. The plates on wet clutches have a tendency to stick together . . . View Full Definition

Clutch - Dry: A Dry Clutch is more like the clutch found on an automobile that separates the engine from the transmission. There is a dry connection between the engine and transmission.

Automatics: Riders of motorcycles are used to shifting gears and using a clutch. However, some new riders would like to do away with shifting and clutching since they may have become used to automatic t . . . View Full Definition