What’s a motorcycle clutch?
A Motorcycle Clutch is the tool that connects or disconnects power made by the engine to the transmission.
The clutch is how a rider isolates the transmission from the rear wheel to stop the bike from driving forward. The clutch is a series of spring-loaded FRICTION PLATES that, when pressed together (engaged), act as one to connect the crankshaft to the transmission (and rear wheel).
How does the clutch work?
To change gear, a rider uses the clutch lever to isolate the crankshaft from the transmission, selects a new gear and releases the clutch so power resumes to the rear wheel.So, the Clutch is very important, you rely on the Clutch Friction Plates to connect the Engine power to the rear wheel and drive the bike forward.
When pressing the clutch lever
Pressure plate move outward and release the pressure on friction disc and steel plat. rider isolates the transmission from the rear wheel
After selecting a new gear and releases the clutch lever
The spring again apply the pressure to clutch packs, the power resumes to the rear wheel.