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Stoplights - Neutral or Clutch?

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Old 05-02-2013, 02:43 AM
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Clutch, unless my hand is sore.
 
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Long lights usually neutral. But I check whats comming up behind me.
 
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Originally Posted by redrub
Take an MSF course.

1st gear, left hand clutch, left foot down, right hand brake and/or gas, right foot on brake eyes on the mirrors.
I do this except for foot on brake. If I am on an incline, I will hold brake with front brake. It is more comfortable and stable to have both feet on ground. And what if you put your left foot down into something slippery, that was difficult to see, like sand at night? I don't see any advantage to braking with foot while stopped. If emergency maneuver is required I will just raise both feet simultaneously. As far as checking mirrors, I do that constantly. Scanning the rear every few seconds is a habit I acquired learning to drive in NYC. You better know where all the players are so you can run the gauntlet.
 
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Clutch... unless I need to light another cigar
 
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Always 1st gear. Don`t put my truck in neutral either. Used to ride with a guy who always used neutral... 25% of the time i would take off and he would sit there cuz he forget he was in neutral. To each his own.
 
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i usually time myself coming onto the stop light/rolling into...if i dont have to stop...i dont...but usually, neutral...just habit...most especially in urban areas...plenty of stop and go...
 
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Neutral most of the time.
 
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Clutch...Because of the guy behind.
 
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Originally Posted by redrub
Take an MSF course.

1st gear, left hand clutch, left foot down, right hand brake and/or gas, right foot on brake eyes on the mirrors.
That's me to a T. I've never taken the course, but it always seemed the thing to do.
 
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Definitely clutch in sitting in1st gear. You would be crazy to be in neutral! SJ Ron
 


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