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How A Motorcycle Wet Clutch Works Lubricating a clutch with oil seems like an invitation for slippage and inconsistent shifts. Lubricating a clutch with oil seems like an invitation for slippage and inconsistent shifts. However, a properly formulated oil can reduce clutch slippage. Here’s how. Wet clutches are widely used in motorcycles and dirt bikes. The term simply means the clutch is lubricated with oil, as opposed to a dry clutch. A wet clutch typically lasts longer and is more forgiving to operate than a dry clutch. Frictional Performance Vital As shown in the images, the clutch connects the engine and transmission via a series of alternating friction and steel plates. Friction plays a big role in proper clutch operation. To illustrate, imagine sitting aboard a motorcycle or dirt bike with the clutch lever activated, idling at a red light or in a starting gate. The friction and steel plates are separated, allowing the bike to run wit...

Why are We Tearing Apart this Indian Scout? (Plus, Check Out this New Product) John Baker | May 01, 2017 1:28 PM   Motorcycles occupy a prominent place in our national lore. The V-twin engine, one can argue, belongs in our menagerie of quintessentially “American” items, right next to the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell and Abe Lincoln’s stovepipe hat. It’s easy to see why. Motorcycles stand for freedom, rebellion, power. For many Americans ( like Guinness World Record holder Danell Lynn ), a motorcycle is their weapon of choice to fight the specter of an unlived, ordinary life. One of the best… Most opt for a Harley-Davidson, whose engines have provided the soundtrack of the American summer for decades. It’s impossible to drive through just about any paved corner of America and not hear the rumble of a Harley. The brand is so firmly entrenched in our psyche that, for many, “Harley” has become the generic term for “motorcycle,” the way “Coke” stands for...