ninjette.org - View Single Post

Alex · June 26th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Dealer's choice.

Advantages to keeping it in neutral:

If the clutch cable breaks unexpectedly, you don't find yourself in the intersection
Might be less likely to dart out the instant the light turns green, allowing red-light runners a bit more time

Advantages to staying in 1st with the clutch in:

I'm sure there are more out there. I find myself doing both, probably depends on how long the light is likely to stay red.

June 26th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Dealer's choice. Advantages to keeping it in neutral: If the clutch cable breaks unexpectedly, you don't find yourself in the intersection Might be less likely to dart out the instant the light turns green, allowing red-light runners a bit more time Advantages to staying in 1st with the clutch in: quicker getaway possible if you see traffic approaching from behind good isometric exercise for your left hand. I'm sure there are more out there. I find myself doing both, probably depends on how long the light is likely to stay red. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)