Wilsons Sandbox

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