How do you "dump the clutch" without shutting off the bike..

[BlakeH1301]

I tried to hold down the clutch, switch into first, then rev the engine to about 8 rpm and when i let go of the clutch it shuts off.

Can somone explain to me how to do this and do it without

A. Shutt off the bike
B. Flipping the bike


Thanks
Blake

[djct_watt]

I dunno as I'm a newb too... But have you tried feathering the clutch just ever so slightly? Also, are you still giving enough throttle to not stall? You can't just rev it up, release throttle and dump the clutch. With only 600CC's, a heavy bike + rider, you'll still need a bit of throttle.

And why on Earth would you do this? Are you trying to wheelie or burn out? I really suggest you invest in some gear!

[Psycho1]

it takes practice to get the rate right trying to leave the line quick. Ease it out smoothly and once it feels like it's starting to grab decent, let it out the rest of the way smoothly as you give it more throttle. The more you practice, the better you get, but it's hard on the clutches, chain and sprockets, not to mention dumping it too quick could cause problems with the transmission.

[BlakeH1301]

I dont wanna do it a lot. i just want to "know how" to do it incase i wanna start quick or something at a light.

Thanks though

[djct_watt]

Being that bikes are so light, I never thought you'd need more than a semi- fast release. But dumping it like a cager clutch? Wow! You guys must have good tires!

Allowing some slip still launches me hard enough to aggressively throw my body backwards!

[Psycho1]

if I dump it too quick on a cold rear tire it just goes up in smoke. Also setting the rear suspension preload stiffer helps keep the front tire down.

[Zepp]

You would want to slip the clutch out. However, you don't need to be doing 8k launches. If you want to take off quickly and not do a burn out, then you should be doing it at a much lower rpm.

[BlakeH1301]

So do you think if i was to catch it and go at 8rpms itwould have flipped me?

i weigh 160 and its a 600 GSXF Katana


sorry. im new to bikes

[BRAUNSTEIN82]

first your not gonna flip a newer 600 katana, i dumped the clutch to wheelie my kat and i could barely ever hit the balance point.

second, feather the clutch if your wanting a fast take off, and if your wanting to do a rolling burnout you have to get the weight off the back tire and more toward the front.

I predict a clutch replacement in your future.....

[BlakeH1301]

Nah
im not gonna practice or anything.
i just want to know how to do one just for fun every ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

[arsenic]

uuummm, don't do it

[seler12]

I'm a newb as well, but I have found out that what these guys are all saying is true.....if you roll on the throttle while easing out the clutch and let her slip some.....she'll definitely jump!

[Zepp]

I predict a clutch replacement in your future.....

Yup. I agree

[ienotsr]

if you try it make sure your front tire IS pointing straight ahead.cause if that bike hooks it will do it fast.i forgot at a stop light as i rolled to a stop light changed,poped into first and whamdumped clutch at 9k) .i hooked but the tire was crooked.my legs hurt a lot after keeping the bike from going over.not. fun.i wouldn't recommend doing it.

[JBLUE]

Nah
im not gonna practice or anything.
i just want to know how to do one just for fun every ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

it only take one time to get in trouble you are asking because you want this to be a regular routine once you do it once you will do it twice you are asking for trouble young man