From: "RM"
> Supposedly, you're not supposed to hold the clutch down on a car when
> sitting at a stop. This is to avoid excess wear on the throwout
> (pilot) bearing.
I believe this dates from many years back when throwout bearings were made
from carbon or something. I'm told it doesn't apply to modern cars.
> Do KLR's have a similar bearing? What's the story on holding the clutch
> lever for an extended period of time?
No. Some motorcycle safety literature says keep your bike in gear at a stop
light with the clutch held in.
Verle Nelson
Cedaredge, CO