Practice question

How are gears engaged in a constant-mesh motorcycle transmission?

  1. By sliding gear teeth directly into mesh with each other while spinning
  2. By hydraulic sync rings similar to a manual car gearbox
  3. By engaging locking dog clutches (dogs and slots) on the sides of adjacent gears
  4. By friction cones lining the inside of each gear cluster

Answer: C — By engaging locking dog clutches (dogs and slots) on the sides of adjacent gears

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