Why doesn’t a bike in gear move forward or backward while the engine is off and the clutch is released but it moves in neutral?

When a bike is in gear with the engine off and the clutch released, the transmission locks the rear wheel to the engine, preventing it from moving. This is because the gears are meshed together, and the clutch is used to disengage the engine from the transmission. When the clutch is released, the engine is still connected to the transmission, but it is not turning. This means that the rear wheel is also not turning, and the bike will not move.

However, when the bike is in neutral, the transmission is not connected to the engine. This means that the rear wheel is free to turn, and the bike can be moved forward or backward by pushing it with your feet.

Related Questions and Answers

  1. What is the purpose of the clutch on a bike?
    • To disengage the engine from the transmission.
  2. Why is a bike harder to push when it is in gear?
    • Because the gears are meshed together, and the rear wheel is locked to the engine.
  3. Can a bike move forward or backward if the engine is off and the clutch is engaged?
    • No, because the transmission is locked to the engine.
  4. Why is it important to shift into neutral when stopped at a light?
    • To make it easier to push the bike if necessary.
  5. What happens if you try to start a bike in gear with the clutch released?
    • The engine will stall.

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