The 2023 TRX250X has three clutches - a manual (for shifting) - a centrifugal (for transmission of power from the engine to the transmission) and a sprag clutch inside the centrifugal to provide for engine braking and push starting if necessary.
The manual clutch is used for shifting, but shift can be accomplished without using the manual clutch as long as you let off the throttle momentarily to match the engine speed to the transmission output shaft speed, then you can shift without using the lever.
Note: Proper shifting technique. is to hold the throttle steady, operate the clutch, operate the shift lever and hold the shifter, release the clutch, accelerate if desired and than let off the shift lever.
To shift without using the clutch: let off the throttle, operate the shift lever, hold the shifter as you apply throttle and then release the shifter.
The manual clutch is used for shifting, but shift can be accomplished without using the manual clutch as long as you let off the throttle momentarily to match the engine speed to the transmission output shaft speed, then you can shift without using the lever.
Note: Proper shifting technique. is to hold the throttle steady, operate the clutch, operate the shift lever and hold the shifter, release the clutch, accelerate if desired and than let off the shift lever.
To shift without using the clutch: let off the throttle, operate the shift lever, hold the shifter as you apply throttle and then release the shifter.
