Originally posted by Snoopy
i've never riden either so forgive me if this sounds like a dumb question, but i've always wondered how you worked the clutch and shift on a bike. 
squeeze left hand, left foot down to upshift, release left hand. its hella easier than driving a car. clutch control is 90 gajillion times easier with a hand.
hooking your foot under the shifter to downshift is kinda screwy at first, especially if you're fond of the woods and your gear shifter is bent to shit. (
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