Downshifting while stopped

[tommymck]

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.

Thx! No big deal really, it's just not what I've been used to. I usually take advantage of engine braking, and for me anyway, third seems the optimal gear to do that with. So long as it isn't a mechanical issue, I can deal with it operationally. It just seems like I'm noticing it happening more recently and I was just curious if it was out of the ordinary or normal.