Technical Clutchless Gearchanges...

[BikeDoc]

Anyone else do this?
Only going 'up' the box, clutchless downchanges are damn-near impossible on car engines...why can't they be like Bikes, silky-smooth changes up and down without the clutch?

Seeing as the Multipla clutch is a little 'fragile', it makes sense not to use it any more than is neccessary

 

[joipalli]

Only in emergencies I've used clutch less gear changes. (clutch was broken)
With practice the down changes are doable. But it's easy to grind the box.

I recommend to use the clutch all the time !

 

[pondweed]

out of interest WHY is it that the clutch is fragile? Mine was replaced at 60k - the mechanic said "just the thrust- clutch was fine"
Is it likely aftermarket or later parts were better? Mine appears fine (84k) but just has a slightly funny feel.... like I dont trust it...

 

[BikeDoc]

out of interest WHY is it that the clutch is fragile?...

No idea.
It's not rocket science is it?
It always amazes me when a major manufacturer can't get something so basic right.

 

[flying clutchman]

Multipla clutches are made by Valeo or LUK who make clutches for 75% of european cars. Are they that fragile or is it that because Multiplas are used as cabs and parents school/sports minibuses the clutches get more use? I don't see a disproportionate amount of Multipla clutches, the most common vehicle I deal with is the Ford Fiesta.

 

[udtrev]

We now have a multipla a long way from home with a sick clutch - https://www.fiatforum.com/leisure-lounge/213602-www-66inafiat-com.html

If you can help those guys ith would be appreciated, they are stranded in St Louis.



Trev