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Old 05-26-2008, 09:59 PM
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Glad to know I ain't the only one! [sm=smiley32.gif]
 
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Old 05-26-2008, 10:33 PM
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Got news for you - EVERYONE has done this at least once. They just may not admit it!
 
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Old 05-26-2008, 10:45 PM
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It happens. with the 883 gearing, as long as you're not needing to take off quickly, or uphill, it's not a big deal. 1200, different story I suspect.
 
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Old 05-26-2008, 11:04 PM
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Got news for you - EVERYONE has done this at least once. They just may not admit it!
that and trying to find that 6th gear!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 12:14 AM
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It usually happens when you are trying to show off and get a little attention from the cutie in the convertable!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 12:21 AM
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It happens but not often

 
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Havent done it yet.... I have hit neutral a couple of times while accelerating though haha....Im not sure which sounds dumber...
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:51 AM
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Got news for you - EVERYONE has done this at least once. They just may not admit it!
Not me...I'm always in Neutral at a stop...ALWAYS. But then again...I try and make it a point to never have to come to a complete stop when I ride to work and back...I creep til the light turns green.

I've seen my sis do this though. It's no biggie...just don't be in a hurry and kick it into first with all that extra throttle...ya might crap your pants when the front wheel comes up .
 
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just ride the clutch a little more and no one will notice
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 03:15 AM
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Not me...I'm always in Neutral at a stop...ALWAYS. But then again...I try and make it a point to never have to come to a complete stop when I ride to work and back...I creep til the light turns green.
+1 All my riding is either on the freeway backroads and maybe 2 or 3 lights..so I try and creep around those suckers if I can.
 


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