How hard is it to learn to use a atv/dirtbike Hand clutch?

[muskeg]

If you understand the simple theory of

"With the bike running in neutral, Pull in the clutch, Shift into first, Apply a bit of throttle and slowly let out the clutch all the way, Now you're moving, once up to a speed where you can pick your feet up, let off the throttle, pull in the clutch and shift into second gear, again let out the clutch while adding a bit of throttle"
same goes for down shifting, pull in the clutch, click the shifter down into the gear you want, slow down and slowly let out the clutch,

Now you're set and off riding. When you are going to stop pull in the clutch and shift back down to neutral or 1st if you're going to get rolling again soon.

Every machine a bit different with how the clutch feels, like how hard the level is to pull and the "friction point" (that special spot where you let out the clutch lever to that point where you can feel the bike start to move).

Another nice part about learning to ride a dirt bike, take to a place with nice soft dirt. Not only for falling. But for the sake if you're a bit heavy on the throttle the back tire can spin without doing a wheelie. Then comes other great stuff about shifting your weight all around.

As far as the displacement of the bike being right for you. Pick the bike that you're comfortable with its size. Just like a big bicycle or a small bicycle. If you can ride 1 you can ride them all.

The only problem is within your right wrist. A big motor is going to pull hard & fast with a small twitch of your wrist. A smaller displacement bike with respond slower and in turn be deemed more controllable.

My grandpa told me something about a bike being too heavy or having a motor with too much power " Well you're not going to picking the damn thing up over your head are you? Well you don't need to be able to lift the entire weight. Just get it back up on its wheels when you fall, And you will fall ". Also " What does the bike do when you hold the throttle steady on the hiway? Nothing, you keep cruising. What happens when you twist the throttle wide open? You're going to take off fast".

Keep that in mind.
Have fun.
Most importantly, Don't be scared. You won't regret it.

thanks this helps alot feel much better about the deal

 

[d mills]

Remember learning when i was a wee lad.......i was nervous. quickly found out there was nothing to worry about. Start slow.....within a few days you'll be rippin'......in 10 years you'll be shreddin' and still learning. Its a blast. No worries bud. Cheers!