stupid question?

[dunvilsteev]

Actually one leads to the other .....

 

Does it do any harm to pull the clutch and start in first gear and subsequently, does it do any harm to leave it parked in gear so it doesn't roll on a hill???

[ctraylor]

Nope, I do it all the time. We don't have emergency brakes on these things.......

[FreezyRider]

Short answer: No

[bongobobny]

I agree!! Actually leaving it in gear when parked is a desired thing, and as far as starting in gear, the only downside is you can not start the bike with the kickstand down, I think...

[BoomerCPO]

I do it all the time with my Venture. It keeps the bike from rolling away when ya turn yer back.....Don't ask me how I know that. :^(

 

It also gives a good check on the kickstand safety switch.

 

Boomer....who thinks its more fun watching the Harleys get away from their owners....and renting out pygmies to help them catch the darn bike.

[Snaggletooth]

Park in 1st all the time. Just for the safety of the bike. Ain't gonna start with the stand down anyway.

 

As far as a stupid question........ain't no such thing here.

 

Everybodys learning curve should have a bend in it sometime.

[dunvilsteev]

thanks guys....

Reason I asked is it "sounds" different when started in first versus neutral.

Paranoid Pete here .....

[DragonRider]

Same subject.......................Leave it parked in gear.

[MiCarl]

Reason I asked is it "sounds" different when started in first versus neutral.

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It might. Even with the clutch pulled there is still a little drag. Probably doesn't spin quite as fast as in neutral.

[BigBoyinMS]

The only negative to starting in gear is the extra torque needed to break the clutches apart and spin the extra weight. If the bike is still warm from a run then it isn't that bad. If it's cold then it can really put a load on the starter.