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Old 10-11-2009, 11:28 PM   #61
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Where did you quote that from? I'm not sure I agree with it but anyway...
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The reason there is less load on the engine in 1st is because the gear reduction in 1st gear makes it easier to drive the bike forward and reach redline. In higher gears the ratio is not so much in your favor and it takes more work. It's pretty much the same reason that if you have a worn clutch, it's most likely to slip in high gear
Eh....I think the reason most people experience clutch slip only in the higher gears is because those are the only gears they go WOT in......They're too pussy to go WOT in first

I was just assuming that 1st puts the most stress because it has to overcome momentum from a dead stop. You know how when someone needs a push start, and a bunch of guys start pusing on the car until it starts moving? Well, it's hard as hell to get it moving, but once it's moving, it's pretty damn easy.
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