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Originally Posted by baddog
Again, not sure how you are splitting lanes if by yourself. Or why. I still stand by my contention that sitting at a signal, in gear is insane. I would never do it on a motorcycle or driving a standard transmission car.
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Insane? You don't think that's a bit strongly worded?
Would it surprise you to find out that the Motorcycyle Safety Foundation disagrees with you. In fact, since you're so strongly ("insane") against keeping a bike in gear, and they in fact teach and reccomend it, it's fair to say they strongly disagree with you.
In fact, in the rider's handbook they publish as course material they have the following to say:
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When stopped, waiting to turn or for a light to change, check behind you occasionally for vehicles approaching. Flash the brake light as someone approaches from the rear. Have an escape plan and remain in 1st gear.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a national, not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.
http://www.msf-usa.org/CurriculumMat...71_noprint.pdf
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Honestly, I like you but from time to time you get these stubborn ideas in your head and it really seems like you refuse to apply critical thought to them. Perhaps back when you first started riding things were different with these "suicide clutches" you mention. Things change. We don't pump our brakes in a panic stop in cars anymore either, we just keep them firmly pressed for ABS to take care of it.
You mentioned you were going to ask your son and good girl what they were taught. You should do that. Bet the answer surprises you.