Roll Forward on Start
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Tourer
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I am remembering this from my MSF course. I will do that notwithstanding whatever issue I am having. I read this quote and thought I would share:
"That's one of the silliest things I have ever heard! Only time I start mine is on the rare occasion that it happens to be in neutral"
"That's one of the silliest things I have ever heard! Only time I start mine is on the rare occasion that it happens to be in neutral"
Road Captain
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It's fairly normal. A bike clutch is a wet clutch which means its immersed in oil to help the packs naturally separate when you pull the handle. Cold oil is sticky and will cause the clutch packs to slightly stick to each other and grab when you try to start the bike up. Putting it in neutral will help not only start easier but keep your bike running a little better without the extra stress on the battery and starter.
Once the bike is warmed up the oil isn't as sticky and the clutch packs separate and I promise you won't feel a thing.
Once the bike is warmed up the oil isn't as sticky and the clutch packs separate and I promise you won't feel a thing.
Last edited by Kadorja; May 27, 2013 at 07:22 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: South Carolina-First to secede and hopefully the next.
And really....a clutch adjustment at 1000 miles? C'mon. Unless there's a PROBLEM your clutch shouldn't need adjustment for another 1000 miles or so. Get a manual and check it yourself. Takes all of about 15 minutes.
And start your bike in neutral. Starting in gear is an accident waiting to happen.
Cruiser
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From: Harrisburg, PA
I think, respectfully, that your comment misses the point. I don't trust the dealer. - they probably charged me for a clutch adjustment that they never did (at 1000k) I want to be able to stride in and say, "Hey, adjust my damn clutch."
The response you are referring to, which reads: "It is just breaking loose the static tension in the oil in the clutch discs. You are putting unnecesary strain on your starter," doesn't answer the question as to whether a clutch adjustment is all that is needed.
The response you are referring to, which reads: "It is just breaking loose the static tension in the oil in the clutch discs. You are putting unnecesary strain on your starter," doesn't answer the question as to whether a clutch adjustment is all that is needed.
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From: Roswell, GA
Request,, take a friend with you to shoot video of your "stride" into the dealer and address the service writer with profanity, then post it here.
Good luck.
Carl
Good luck.
Carl
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Mine's been doing this forever on the times i start in 1st... The bike should be started in Neutral, pull the clutch, it releases the "Static Tension" on the discs...The dealer will tell you it probably is fine...
Cruiser
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From: Florida
I agree with most that you should not start in gear. But just to satisfy your imagination, if you start with the bike "hot" in gear, like if you stalled at a light, does it still lunge forward? If not, you'll know it is static tension from cold primary oil.