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    Left foot down for short stops, Both for longer stops (the CBR1000FL is a heavy bitch ). Very long stops, side stand down, and go and have a drunk
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    I'll have to think about this, it's just instinct for me I guess. Hmmm, I often put both feet down I think, normally put it down into neutral unless I know the lights are about to change. If I do put one foot down I think it is usually the left. I'll post again after I've been for another ride (if this rain ever stops that is....)

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    Quote Originally Posted by RiderInBlack
    Left foot down for short stops, Both for longer stops (the CBR1000FL is a heavy bitch ). Very long stops, side stand down, and go and have a drunk
    Go have a drunk do they sell them at most cafès and pubs?? Interesting way of refreshing yourself after a long ride i must say

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milky
    Go have a drunk do they sell them at most cafès and pubs?? Interesting way of refreshing yourself after a long ride i must say
    That should have been "drink" not "drunk", but I'm sure now that it is legal that if I paid enough (or just buy them a few Tequilas ) I could have a drunk
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    I tend to place both feet down at the same time, flick onto the right foot find neutral then both feet on the ground. I do have a tendency to flick the shift into neutral and come to a rolling stop but I am making an effort to get out of this habit. Always have the bike in neutral when waiting for lights etc.

    Skyryder

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    Left foot down, I'm also left handed.

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    Both feet.An old MX habit,easier to launch the bike strait off starts.....
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