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Old 10-06-2009, 11:43 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Yes, you're in neutral between gears. When shifting, rev matching on the upshift is optimal, as the syncho's don't have to have work as hard to match speed. Shift slowly and deliberately, but don't wait until you're idling again (unless that's your shift point.)
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