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Double Clutching

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucki, Jul 16, 2014.

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  1. Jul 16, 2014 #1
    Trucki

    Trucki Light Load Member

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    When I was in CDL School I never played with Floating so that I could make sure I had the Double Clutching down for the test, to shift as smoothly as possible.

    So how hard is it to get used to floating?
     
    Trucki, Jul 16, 2014
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  3. Jul 16, 2014 #2
    VagabondTrucker

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    Floating is a breeze as soon as you learn to listen to the engine. You will never DC again.
     
    VagabondTrucker, Jul 16, 2014
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    BROKENSPROKET, bnmbh and Skydivedavec Thank this.
  4. Jul 16, 2014 #3
    Trucki

    Trucki Light Load Member

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    Cool. When I was in school our instructor pryed about listening to the motor just as much as the Tach for the gears
     
    Trucki, Jul 16, 2014
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  5. Jul 16, 2014 #4
    nshore harleyguy

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    I learned how to float before I went to school and was forced to double clutch (my state test requires double clutching) I found it easier to float than double clutch. Just listen to that engine
     
    nshore harleyguy, Jul 16, 2014
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  7. Jul 16, 2014 #5
    dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    i'm the opposite. though i can float..double clutch is easier for me and do it 99% of the time. but most like to float.
     
    dptrucker, Jul 16, 2014
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  8. Jul 16, 2014 #6
    VagabondTrucker

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    First time i drove with the trainer, i started DC'ing and he about fell out of the seat laughing at me. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to it, but it is sooooo nice now
     
    VagabondTrucker, Jul 16, 2014
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  9. Jul 16, 2014 #7
    heavyhaulerss

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    it is good to learn to do both well. as for my super 10 the eaton websight & video recommends double clutching if needed to to shift faser
     
    heavyhaulerss, Jul 16, 2014
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  10. Jul 16, 2014 #8
    streetglider

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    Not over revving is the key
     
    streetglider, Jul 16, 2014
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  11. Jul 16, 2014 #9
    Allow Me.

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    What works for you is the key......but why beat yourself up for nothing ?
     
    Allow Me., Jul 16, 2014
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  12. Jul 16, 2014 #10
    KoloradoB

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    I get it to 1400 rpms hold the stick give a Lil pressure release the fuel pop in neutral then put in gear that's the best way it works for me but I'm kinda new to it
     
    KoloradoB, Jul 16, 2014
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