08-19-2013, 09:52 PM
Quote:Yes, there is a noticeable clunk when putting the bike into 1st gear from a stand still at a light.
I keep my bike in gear at lights. I downshift into first with wheels moving and there is no clunk, just a soft click as you would expect. Bumper to bumper traffic is another matter. There you are in and out to give your left hand a rest once in a while.
Back in the day this was called "riding the clutch". With our wet clutch these days, this practice is no longer frowned upon.
I keep my bike in gear at lights. I downshift into first with wheels moving and there is no clunk, just a soft click as you would expect. Bumper to bumper traffic is another matter. There you are in and out to give your left hand a rest once in a while.
Back in the day this was called "riding the clutch". With our wet clutch these days, this practice is no longer frowned upon.