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by **Mark C Dod** » Tue, 20 Apr 1999 04:00:00

No clutch up gera, Definite clutch down gear.

> Right hand throttle and front brake.
> Left hand clutch
> right foot rear brake.
> left foot shift.

> Jeez! That's confusing. Changing gear with your foot!? I don't suppose they use
> the clutch when changing gear, though? It's just for starting?

> Rob

by **Glenn Whit** » Tue, 20 Apr 1999 04:00:00

> Right hand throttle and front brake.
> Left hand clutch
> right foot rear brake.
> left foot shift.

> Jeez! That's confusing. Changing gear with your foot!? I don't suppose they use
> the clutch when changing gear, though? It's just for starting?

> Rob

In general for most racing/sport bikes you only use the clutch for the
start. I never use the clutch otherwise and that's how I ride on the
street and when I used to race (pre-marrige & kids). Motorcycle gears
run on a single shaft, so all the gears spin at the same rpm and
matching revs is much easier than a car. Most cars have 2 or 3 shafts
for forward gears and matching revs is trickier.

Glenn White

by **Mike Laske** » Wed, 21 Apr 1999 04:00:00

>And 'the king' Mick Doohan uses his left hand for the rear brake as well.
>Set up from the accelerator off a Jet Ski. The rear brake is used for
>stability and controlling wheelspin (and slowing down sometimes even!).
Ever
>since the accident in 1992 he has only had limited use of his right leg,
but
>still has won 5 world 500cc championships (in a row), going for number 6.

One of the WSB guys also operates the rear brake with his left thumb.
RESPECT. :-)

Mike.

rec.autos.simulators

Sorry for my ignorance...

Sorry for my ignorance...

Sorry for my ignorance...

Sorry for my ignorance...