Downshifting while stopped

[Lord Popgun]

Tommy, people here say what you say, but every bike I’ve ever had did it. Not every single time, but not unusual. You must not try to force it into gear though as you can bend (or worse) shift forks.

I don’t remember the exact explanation, but let the clutch out a tad and the gear dogs will engage as parts spin. SportsterDoc or Powerdubs can most likely give the precise operational explanation.