Does Starting a Motorcycle with Half-Clutch Damage the Vehicle?

[JoelLynn]

Starting a motorcycle with half-clutch does not damage the vehicle. Normal half-clutch operation: Half-clutch in motorcycles refers to keeping the clutch at a fixed point without releasing it, thereby limiting the engine's power transmission to this engagement point to achieve the desired operational goals. Under certain special conditions, using half-clutch can help achieve specific riding objectives, such as starting the vehicle or driving slowly on congested roads. Abnormal half-clutch operation: Engaging half-clutch with high throttle can easily damage the friction plates. Under such conditions, the friction plates will not last long and will experience excessive wear, leading to clutch slippage and even loss of power output. This primarily occurs because, at high engine speeds, if the friction plates cannot fully engage, the driving and driven plates will rotate rapidly. Over time, the friction plates will thin out due to excessive friction, failing to meet design requirements and resulting in clutch slippage.