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Starting out in 2nd Gear

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#1 ·
In a effort to smooth out the low speed throttle yips I have tried starting out in 2nd gear. It seems to help some and is a lot less shifting. Does any one else do this? Is there any harm that can happen to the bike doing this?
 
#3 ·
I've done it quite a bit going to work. It's then like a scooter...no shifting needed from 0-70 mph! Maybe a tiny bit more clutch wear, but it's got plenty of power to just go without slipping the clutch.
Greg
 
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