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Old Dec 22, 2023 | 12:06 PM
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I do sometimes but it is just by habit. pretty sure it really doesnt do anything but create space between your clutch discs. they spin regardless.
 

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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 10:27 AM
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I always do two moves:
1. pull-in the brake lever when getting on any motorcycle, so it's rock solid even if on it's jiffy stand.
2. always pull-in the clutch lever before hitting the start.

btw.....I always leave it in gear when parked.....and when stopped while riding I ALWAYS stay in 1st gear, never neutral, just in case I need to move quickly to avoid a "rear-ender". that's how I learned decades ago.

 
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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 10:38 AM
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The starter button is always hot. No neutral safety switch. I start without pulling in clutch lever, while it warms up I check blinker and stop light operations.
 
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