Hey fellas, I don't post many questions because mainly of all the questions I had/have is in here, but this is something that I've searched and I haven't found anywhere. Again and still learning and I'm able to bring 1st gear sit-ups and staggered stand-ups pretty consistenly, still working on finding the BP and learning the R-Break, that is a different topic, but the problem that I'm having using the 1 finger slip the clutch techique, may be after ~ 20-30 minutes of practicing, when doing just moving my index finger like you are clutching hurts like hell, sometimes where is even so sore even when switching gears normally, and this may even last for a couple of days.. What do you guys suggest? This is starting to get frustating, because I want to practice, but sometimes I just can't because I hurts so bad. Should I mess around which the clutch lever? BTW. I got a stock 02 F4I, please advise.. Thanks in advance.

 

do some curls with that middle finger. beef it up its too skinny!

 

try adjusting your clutch lever or use two fingers to pull in the clutch ,youve gotta get a bigger sprocket ,im up to a +30 , pretty much you gotta get used to the quick snap of the thottle, and release of the clutch togethor to launch the bike fast to the point,and be able to catch after it goes past it with the brake ,if u have to , a bigger sprocket with the engine braking helps, good luck

 

Try using 2 fingers, that is also a very common method used by alot of stunters. It would still be considered "the right way", and it will take longer for your fingers to get tired. However it will just take time for them to not get sore. They will just have to get stronger, and that is only time. Make sure that your clutch is adjusted all the way out, that way you dont have to pull it all the way in when you want to slip it.

 

two words. MSR RAPTOR.

 

Move your clutch perch as far up the clip on as you can. Then, adjust the clutch lever to the point where it engages as soon as you pull it in. Then start lowering your hand further down the clip-on, towards the bar end. Position your finger as far down the lever as you can.

This will help you have more leverage. Made a world of difference to me.

 

kinda got the same problem...
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here is my setup, i got that same problem, now i just use one finger and i have so much leverage its incredible, and the msr raptor lever blows my nuts.

 

wow, your finger must be on very edge. nice set up though.

 

My technique is my index finger pulling back the lever barely, rolling on the throttle and releasing the clutch while I'm still rolling on. I do it really fast.

 

I use 2 fingers...works fine for me, allows me to be able to pull the clutch in quick when I need to..

 

The only bike i thought that it made a difference on was gsxr

 

Thanks guys, I'll try MSE_STUNNERZ suggestion first (No-money involved), since I'm low on the cash-flow, just ordered a 905 cage last week from Aaron. About the 2 finger method, I've tried before but the majority of the time when doing this way the rear wheel will just spin. It seems that with 2 fingers I have a tendency of holding the clutch in longer? The only way I can pop it up all the time is using the index finger only.Another quick question, how long do you guys practice per session? I'm more concerned in wheelies only, I'm just trying to gauge if I'm overdoing it. I usually do it between 45 min to 1 hour. but I can only usually practice on weekends. Thanks again for your responses.