05-21-2008, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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Don't Trust the N Indicator
So, I walked up to my bike, put the gear in neutral, saw the N indicator light up, pressed the electric starter button, and saw the bike jump forward and almost fell onto an expensive sport bike. Thanks to my ninja-like reflexes, I grabbed a hold of the handle bar and prevented the bike from falling over and damaging itself and the bike next to it. That was a close call. I never trust that little light again.
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05-21-2008, 08:59 PM | #2 |
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I have already learned that it goes for jap bikes too.
Make sure it is in neutral by rocking it back and forth first. Allen
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05-21-2008, 09:24 PM | #3 |
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And s-l-o-w-l-y release the clutch lever.
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05-22-2008, 09:10 AM | #4 |
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The first time I gently layed down my cb, that was the reason. "N" light is notoriously craptacular! 8O
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05-22-2008, 12:54 PM | #5 |
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The light just means You're close to being in neutral
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05-22-2008, 04:03 PM | #6 |
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I always pull the clutch when starting.
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05-22-2008, 09:58 PM | #7 |
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There's a reason most bikes wont start without the clutch in, there you go...
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