Jake Bullock, on 21 February 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

It's better to nip the clutch when upshifting because there is a lot of pressure on the tranny at that time. This will allow you to be more consistence in getting it all the way into the next gear, you will miss fewer shifts and you're tranny's life will be extended. This way if you're really looking to get all the power and speed out of the bike you can keep the throttle wide open and shift, known as "Power Shifting".

It's not necessary to nip the clutch when downshifting because there's not much pressure in the tranny at this time. But it is better if you can give that clutch a little quick nip at the precise instinct of your downshifts as well.

Remember to keep one or two (one is better) fingers on that low end lever whenever you may even remotely need that clutch. On the start use two or three fingers but on the track for all those quick nips you'll be doing one finger is the way to go.

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Everyone talks about keeping a finger on each lever, but I can't pull my clucth lever in with one finger. I find it tough for me to do it with two fingers. Is there a way to make the lever easier to pull in or am I stuck with it the way it is?

Sorry to jack the thread, I'm just currious.

AmnWatkins, on 27 April 2012 - 06:13 PM, said:

Well on your WR, thats a big ask. On a cable clutch, lever stiffness comes from many things; old/worn cable, non-lubricated cable, heavy springs, etc...  So the first thing I'd look into is your cable, I'd just replace it if you haven't in a while. Then if its still bad, see if you can track down some lighter aftermarket pressure plate springs which are lighter. That will help tremendously with the clutch pull softness.

I ride KTM's for a few reasons, one of them is the clutch. With a hydraulic clutch like all the KTM's have, not only is the clutch pull much easier, but its much more linear and easier to work. You have a wide amount of options available from master and slave cylinder piston sizes (which changes the leverage) to of course clutch spring types as well. I'm sure Magura makes a clutch system for your bike, just do some research and you might be very happy with the upgrade, I couldn't ride without mine as my left hand has been injured too many times and I can't pull a cable clutch with 1 finger.

AmnWatkins, on 27 April 2012 - 06:13 PM, said:

Get a lever with a CR/ Honda pull ratio.  Like the MSR AOF lever.  makes a huge difference on my friends yz450fs.  Lighter springs I would stay away from.  New cable perch =