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Old May 16th, 2016, 09:11 AM   #8
RacinNinja
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MOTM - Mar '16
Practice practice practice!

My wife had the same issue. Over time, it became much easier.

Word of advice. DO NOT back up the bike with the engine running and the transmission in Neutral. Why? Odds are good you will bump the shift lever and cause it to go into gear. Always hold the clutch in when backing up.

I would advise against leaving it in gear as the the clutch can drag a little bit making backing up harder, especially with the engine off. Once you've mastered it or become more comfortable, then you can start using this practice.
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