What action should you take with the throttle as you reach the friction zone?

What action should you take with the throttle as you reach the friction zone?

• A. Roll on the throttle to begin moving
• B. Keep throttle idle
• C. Snap the throttle open
• D. Release the throttle completely

Answer: (A)

As you reach the friction zone, you’re at the point where the clutch starts to engage and the bike is ready to move. The right move is to roll on the throttle smoothly to bring the engine power into the clutch so it begins to transmit to the wheel. This gradual throttle input lets the bike bite gently and move forward without stalling or lurching. Keeping the throttle idle won’t overcome the clutch, snapping it open would cause a sudden jerk or wheel slip, and releasing the throttle completely would reduce power and likely stall the bike. So, ease the throttle forward to begin moving.

As you reach the friction zone, you’re at the point where the clutch starts to engage and the bike is ready to move. The right move is to roll on the throttle smoothly to bring the engine power into the clutch so it begins to transmit to the wheel. This gradual throttle input lets the bike bite gently and move forward without stalling or lurching. Keeping the throttle idle won’t overcome the clutch, snapping it open would cause a sudden jerk or wheel slip, and releasing the throttle completely would reduce power and likely stall the bike. So, ease the throttle forward to begin moving.