Why are motorcycle transmissions designed with first gear down and the rest up so that you pass neutral going from first to second and when downshifting from second to first? 509 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.57K June 12, 2021 0 Comments Is there something inherently beneficial in this design or is it more of a holdover from old designs? In: Engineering 8 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 12, 2021 0 Comments It’s a convention now, and bike riders expect it. Some companies did it originally because there were no synchos on first gear. You almost had to be stopped to engage it. You are viewing 1 out of 8 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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