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Downshifting to 2nd or 1st while moving (technique)

Originally Posted by theboydiddy I don't think you have a bigger foot. My clutch is really really up high. Like I have to let go all the way and just

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Old 04-10-2013, 08:23 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I don't think you have a bigger foot. My clutch is really really up high. Like I have to let go all the way and just a tad bit at the end is when the gear engage it. And the kick back is ridiculous too. Is like if someone was kicking me on the foot. After a good 20 min ride my left leg HURTS !!!!
sounds like you may want to try adjusting the clutch pedal engagement height. i was annoyed at the midpoint clutch engagement, as I like to have my heel on the floor as a pivot. I had it adjusted as low as possible. It now engages about 2" off the floor. Much easier to modulate and live with.
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