What does 1 down 4 up mean?

What does 1 down 4 up mean?

One down four up is the shift pattern commonly used on motorcycles of the 70’s, 1 N 2 3 4 5. It’s usually one of the first lessons learned in riding and captures the pure thrill of riding a motorcycle from the first ride on.

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