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Old 08-07-2013, 05:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
alvaro84
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Originally Posted by cbaber View Post
Bump starting has been discussed many times. The conclusion and the truth is that it is not going to prematurely wear your clutch, done properly. Properly means in top gear. Lightly release the clutch pedal until it grabs, then quickly press the clutch in again. Then rev match and let out the clutch to accelerate. None of this should feel jerky. Done properly a passenger wouldn't even notice.
Silky smooth in my car. Even smooth with our 250cc bike. Not with our 650. The best I could ever do was 'not too jerky'.
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