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Old 07-15-2009, 07:29 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Davecm203 View Post
Yes, you would need to reverse the shifter. There usually is not room to up shift if you don't. I have gotten my foot caught between the shifter and the road a couple of times. I don't track day enough to change it and have to get used to it, so I just either go in a gear higher or just hold the gear until I start to straighten up.
I have a friend who wrecked his bike while he had his foot under the shifter (wearing tennis shoes) and now he only has 7 toes.
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