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Foundations · LVL 1
Friction zone
Letting the clutch out only part of the way, to the spot where it starts to pull, so the bike moves off smoothly without stalling or jerking.
Bail-out
Pull the clutch all the way in. The engine stops driving the wheel straight away.
Sequence
Learn first
Nothing. This is where you start.
Strength
- Grip
- Dead hang for 20 seconds
Trick Kit
You wear
- Full-face helmet
- Gloves
- Boots
The bike gets
- Clutch adjusted so it sits in easy reach of your fingers
Progression
- Sitting still in first, let the clutch out slowly until you feel the bike start to pull, then pull it back in. Repeat until you can find that spot without thinking
- Walk the bike forward using only the clutch, with no gas
- Ride at walking pace with a little steady gas, controlling your speed with the clutch alone
- Stop and set off again on a slope without using the brakes