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I backed my motorcycle out of the garage yesterday. Stopped it in the laneway, and turned it off while I put on my helmet. But when I tried to start it to leave it would not work. It took me a while to realize I had left it in 1st gear when I stopped. Felt rather dumb, but I have not ridden it in 2 years because of the pandemic, so I was not as familiar with the bike that I use to be.

Had a pleasant ride, and was surprised that I was comfortable during the whole ride.

Rolled the bike into the garage and turned it off. Tried to put it on its center stand, but despite my hefty weight I could not. Took a while to realize that I had left it in 1st gear again. Dumb! Put it in neutral and it rolled right up.[/size]

Welcome back Nortoon. I was wondering how you were doing only the other day.

It's interesting about riding how we don't forget the gist but all the small details. Happy you had a nice ride Nortoon!

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Really nice to learn you back rolling again Nortoon.

Welcome back to the Forum!

Congrats on being back on the road again

Nortoon, keep riding !!!!

Welcome back. Ride safe

Great to see you back on the bike again !

Welcome back, Nortoon. You haven't missed much
Isn't it nice when you bike just fires right up after all that time?

when I got my CB home and off the truck, it would not start and run. I was po'd. Thought I was screwed. Took me about 3 stressful minutes to learn about the side stand safety feature.