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Advice from anyone who struggled with double clutching

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SHOJim, May 3, 2012.

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  1. May 3, 2012 #1
    SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Hello all. Just looking for anyone who struggled with double-clutching and what you may have done to master it. Thanks!:biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. May 3, 2012 #2
    monkeypuncher

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    I picked it up right away, but when I was an instructor I would tell them that it's a rhythm they will learn. You having trouble going up or down?
     
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  4. May 3, 2012 #3
    bonder45

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    ...just don't use it at all :p
     
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  5. May 3, 2012 #4
    SHOJim

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    Monkeypuncher..down
     
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  7. May 3, 2012 #5
    SHOJim

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    Well Bonder, would love not to double clutch, but, can't get through school without knowing it 8-:)
     
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  8. May 3, 2012 #6
    monkeypuncher

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    Think of it as marching...left...right...left. let engine drop to 1000 rpms, clutch to neutral, rev engine to 1500, clutch into next lowest gear...left..right..left. Make sense?
     
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  9. May 3, 2012 #7
    SHOJim

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    Monkey..Yes it makes sense. Get hung up on the rpm up and down. Thanks!
     
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  10. May 4, 2012 #8
    monkeypuncher

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    just remember there is a 400-500 rpm difference between gears. Watch that tach as you learn. You will get it. After double clutching, floating is a breeze.
     
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  11. May 4, 2012 #9
    SHOJim

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    Thanks Monkey!
     
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  12. May 4, 2012 #10
    monkeypuncher

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    No problem.
     
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