Cold
Weather Starting
For
those that have been riding more than a year it probably is not new
news, so consider it just a reminder.
Regardless
of whether or not you have an indicator that says your bike is in
neutral, ALWAYS hold your clutch all the way in when starting your
bike.
Next,
and this one can save you pain and damage to the bike: ALWAYS hold
your front brake (HARD) before dropping the bike into gear - even when
your clutch is being held all the way in.
Because
you have a wet clutch, cold weather causes your oil to thicken and
your clutch/flywheel tend to stick together after sitting for several
hours with the engine off. Because of this, merely holding your clutch
lever fully engaged is no assurance that when you drop into gear the
bike will not jump forward unless you are firmly braked.
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