What's the right way to operate a motorized bike?

ariel

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I need some advise in terms of riding a motorized bike. What's the proper way to ride the bike? If I'm slowing down to make a turn, I'm I supposed to disengage the clutch, make the turn by pedaling, then engage the clutch and increase the throttle? Or, would I keep the clutch engaged, reduce the speed and then increase the speed when the turn is complete? I guess I'm not certain when the clutch should be disengaged while riding. I want to make sure I don't damage or over work the motor. Any suggestions?
 
have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
if so, ride it just like you would ride a motorcycle.
you can take off from a dead stop without peddling as long as the motor is running.
I rarely peddle my bike at all...i normally just push start it and i only use the peddles to rest my feet on, and for the coaster brake.
if you have to stop before you make the turn, just squeeze the clutch, make the stop, and then take off using the clutch. if you are on a steep hill going up when you stop, you may have to peddle to get the bike going before you let the clutch out.
but really, i don't think there is a right or wrong way to ride one of these.
I just ride mine like i would ride a motorcycle or a moped.
 
Ariel, don't know if you're aware of it, but there are centrifugal clutch (automatic clutch) options available for around $30.00. Easy to install. Personaly, I don't want a manual clutch. In my opinion it increases the margin for error when you have a clutch and brake lever on the left side of your handle bars. To each, his or her own, but if you're uncomfortable with a manual clutch, you might consider the automatic option.
 
For the scenario that you described either way will do. One or the other might be right under some circumstances.

If it were me, I wouldn't bother with clutching on turns. I'd just cruise through at low throttle.

But you should go with whatever you're comfortable with.
 
General motor cycle rule is leave the clutch out turning, coasting is not as safe or steady as being under power. I also did not start my regular kit without pedaling, it seemed to really wear the clutch. On my shiftkit, it starts great in 1st gear.
 
i can push my bike about 3 feet, pop the clutch and it starts instantly.
i rarely peddle it at all.
 
one usually tries to use the clutch -- the least as possible
up until the point that is
that the slow speed causes our engine to lug -- run rough -- clank clank -- jerk jerk
a little before that point in time we should pull the clutch in

as we ride those THINGS
 
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