Chapter 6
Power Transmission
The power transmission of the motorcycle is comprised of the
clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft and the final drive.
Clutch
The clutch (Fig. 13) relays torque from the engine to the gearbox,
disengage the engine from the gearbox during shifting of the gears
and during braking to a stop. The clutch provides for smooth
starting of the motorcycle from rest, protects the power
transmission parts against damage when the engine speed or
drive wheel speed is suddenly changed. The clutch is of dry
double-disk design.
Figure 13. Clutch
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1 - Release rod
6 - Slider
11 - Primary shaft 16 - Flywheel