October 13, 20169 yr I've been riding bikes for a loooong time and It was always a crime ( or a call to the hospital ) to use the clutch when going down a steep hill, followed the same rule with the 75 TY that I've been riding the last 10 years. I bought a Beta Rev this summer and use the same technic, but it seems that modern bike riders use the clutch in steep descent, am I right ? Guy
October 14, 20169 yr As far as I'm concerned ..., only if you can't modulate your back brake good enough to keep from stalling or skidding , But I have used it on STEEP down hill turns ! Like all trials it depends on the section .... Edited October 14, 20169 yr by axulsuv
October 14, 20169 yr It all depends on brakes, clutch, gearing and amount of flywheel vs. traction, grade (Steepness) and skill level.
October 14, 20169 yr guy35, This is my 2 cents take it for what its worth. Clutch useage down hill... on my wifes 08 Gas Gas 125 I don't often if ever use or pull in the clutch when doing a section going down hill(s), however with the extra engen braking of my 07 Montesa 4RT I have found I do on occasion use the clutch to keep better control by preventing the rear from sliding. On the larger bore bikes with higher compression heads etc. I could see where this might be the same on a 250 to 300 2T, however I would guess a little less common. Something to think about maybe?
October 14, 20169 yr Guy, young riders who ride twinshocks set a faster idle than you or I would usually have and they use the clutch almost everywhere so it is not really a "bike" thing, more of a "rider" thing when or if to use the clutch. I confess to using the clutch sometimes on my old trials bikes
October 14, 20169 yr Author The brake on both end of the Beta ( 250 ) are amazing compared to any TS I ever rode, after an hour or so in the mountain, I had figured out how to think about braking than gently pressured the pedal instead of pushing on the pedal and waiting for the result. So if I understand what you are saying, the best way is the way I am confident with ? Guy
October 18, 20169 yr Author I went to the riding area alone this weekend with my mind set on that issue. I chose a 100 foot long 45 to 50 degree hill with 1 to 6 inch loose rock and dirt to test. The result is no real winner : I guess I'm more confortable with the clutch out probably because I learned that way, I feel safer knowing I can blip the throttle if needed to get me out off trouble and I notice I have my clutch finger instinctively ready all the time. When I used the clutch, I just needed to be a little more careful not to lock the rear wheel. Guy
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