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Greg, guys like Borris still use the clutch on downshifts for several reasons. It's easier on the transmission. The downshift tends to be smoother and they have less chance of snatching the rear tires. Lastly, if the throttle sticks wide open, your left foot can automaticaly push in the clutch while you are braking with your right foot. The left foot brake guys don't have that option. I have a jerrico and still clutch on downshifts. You can cram it into a lower gear almost at will with very little rev match, so its easy to snatch the rears when not useing the clutch. Scott