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959 899 Vs 959 Test Ride

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by graeme4130, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. Nice one Brian. Couldn't agree more. Always been a fan.
    1 of the first bike related T shirts I bought was "Jack Shit says Piss Off"
    Great artwork. Ace.
     
  2. Still crazy after all these years.....

    'BLOODRUNNERS' by Andy Sparrow ©

    love it!
     
  3. I'm going to sound like a complete idiot here but re the slipper clutch thing. I think my MTS has one but I have I haven't had the chance to ride it much yet due to hospital treatment and the winter but it's hopefully out of hibernation this week.
    In as simple terms as possible what the hell is it and what's the benefit?. So it as simple as just not having to blip to throttle on change downs?
    Many thanks from a technophobe Luddite
     
  4. No just stops the back wheel locking if you change down a gear quickly.
     
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  5. That's great thanks, I'll have to give it a whirl. Do you mean say jumping from top to third or similar?
     
  6. Going down through the gearbox as you approach a corner quickly you might go through 3 or 4 gears down the box so wheel speed and engine speed are not matched.

    As you let the clutch out to engage the transmission, a slipper clutch will prevent the wheel from locking and will allow a little slip in the drive.
     
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  7. Thanks so much for that,think it makes sense to me now
     
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