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What is the friction zone of the clutch?
- A.The point where the engine stalls
- B.The range where the throttle is fully closed
- C.The range of clutch lever movement where power begins to reach the rear wheel
- D.The area of tire that touches the road
Correct answer
C. The range of clutch lever movement where power begins to reach the rear wheel
Why
The friction zone is where the clutch begins to engage and feed power to the rear wheel. Smoothly easing the lever through this zone is the key to controlled starts and slow-speed maneuvers.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-011).