Guest Nevada Max Posted April 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 18, 2009 Any down side to starting up in first gear assuming you have the clutch in. Thanks From Mexico Nevada Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2009 Any down side to starting up in first gear assuming you have the clutch in. Slightly more clutch and starter drag, and a bit more battery drain. But sometimes its hard to find neutral with the engine not running, and especially on a slight grade, even rocking the bike forward and back its STILL hard to find neutral. So in those cases, I dont worry about it too much. Normally, I try to find neutral before starting, if it was left in gear, as a 'parking brake'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nevada Max Posted April 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 19, 2009 You're right about finding neutral esp in sand. I need to keep it in gear as a brake. Thanks From safe, very tranquillo Mexico Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted April 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 19, 2009 The only problem I find when starting in gear is in the winter when the bike is cold and I start it for the first time in the morning it will lurch forward even with the clutch pulled in. I guess the cold oil has enough drag that when it initially cranks it moves the gears somewhat. So I make it a habit of starting a cold bike in the winter in neutral. I don't worry about it any other time. DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 19, 2009 The only problem I find when starting in gear is in the winter when the bike is cold and I start it for the first time in the morning it will lurch forward even with the clutch pulled in. I guess the cold oil has enough drag that when it initially cranks it moves the gears somewhat. So I make it a habit of starting a cold bike in the winter in neutral. I don't worry about it any other time. DT Since he's in Mexico, I didnt bother with mentioning that. But for others in more northern climes, its a good point. If the engine is REALLY cold, say, below about 45f or so, its best to start it in neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk II Posted April 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 19, 2009 I have found that when I need to park mine in gear, If I pull in the clutch and hold a little front brake and just bump the starter, then most of the time neutral is easier to find. Evidently that lets the pressure off of the gear box. I rarely rock mine back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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