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As I have been following this most interesting forum I feel the following question requires discussion and hopefully some answers.
"Why do some put their bikes into neutral when stopped at a red light or stop sign"?
Let me digress for a wee moment. For twenty years I have worked as a critical care paramedic and was required to take emergency driving courses. During these courses certain principles were repeatedly highlighted throughout 1) drive-DEFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVELY 2) when possible make eye contact with other drivers when proceeding through an interection 3) always be aware what is happening around you 4)use your mirrors 5) always leave a cushion around you which leads to 6) always leave room for an "out"...
these are just a few pearls of wisdom I have continued to apply while driving my personal vehicles which is a Mini Cooper and a Jeep TJ, both standard transmission and I must say I do not put these vehicles into neutral everytime I'm at a red light or stop sign. So.....back to my question..."why do some riders put their bikes into neutral whenever stopped"?
My personal preference is.. stay in first, leave a cushion, do not assume drivers behind see me so i'm in response mode should I need it and my rear brake is applied with the goal of making myself more visible. This is not to say that I have never sat in neutral when waiting for an extended time i.e long train...
So, lets hear from others and what their view point is on this topic. I'm sure there are reasons. What are they????
"Why do some put their bikes into neutral when stopped at a red light or stop sign"?
Let me digress for a wee moment. For twenty years I have worked as a critical care paramedic and was required to take emergency driving courses. During these courses certain principles were repeatedly highlighted throughout 1) drive-DEFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVELY 2) when possible make eye contact with other drivers when proceeding through an interection 3) always be aware what is happening around you 4)use your mirrors 5) always leave a cushion around you which leads to 6) always leave room for an "out"...
these are just a few pearls of wisdom I have continued to apply while driving my personal vehicles which is a Mini Cooper and a Jeep TJ, both standard transmission and I must say I do not put these vehicles into neutral everytime I'm at a red light or stop sign. So.....back to my question..."why do some riders put their bikes into neutral whenever stopped"?
My personal preference is.. stay in first, leave a cushion, do not assume drivers behind see me so i'm in response mode should I need it and my rear brake is applied with the goal of making myself more visible. This is not to say that I have never sat in neutral when waiting for an extended time i.e long train...
So, lets hear from others and what their view point is on this topic. I'm sure there are reasons. What are they????