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Not sure where the disagreement comes from; I agree with @Floridianson on all clutch brake points; I am not aware I said anything about how far to depress the clutch; even when double clutching you do not go all the way in but do as @Floridianson described. Clutch brake is for slowing the...
May I suggest that we get back on topic here?
The question asked by the OP was a very good one. He is seeking advice and he received some very good one.
The CONSENSUS is that the Deuce transmission is a standard synchronized transmission and should be driven as such, clutch for every gear...
There are some good videos on YouTube about shifting standard transmissions. Technically, with the synchronized 2-5 gears in the Deuce you do not need to double-clutch, or rev-match on downshifts but it sure does help (because the parts involved are relatively massive and spinning at high rpm...
FWIW, my transmission is tight and I am running 40W and it is indeed easy to shift - and it absolutely hates getting gears floated. I drive 10 speed and 18 speed trucks and I know what I am doing. My Deuce wants the clutch, plain and simple. Double clutching and rev matching on the way down...