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Old 08-28-2006, 10:15 AM   #10
dredmo
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Originally Posted by John V View Post
I can see now how that would be a bit intimidating.

I would be worried not about getting the bike going but rather getting it stopped and the clutch disengaged in a panic situation.

From what I hear (no personal experience), what you say is true at first, but easily overcome after a bit of riding. What I hear is the worst thing is the fact that you have to take your hand off of the handlebar to downshift, and most panic situations require downshifting - now you're downshifting with one hand on the bars.

I'm no expert, but in a few conversations I've had about them, that has been the main concern.

Don't quote me.
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