Starting in gear.....Bike ended up on its side

[Shoe]

Was wondering if anyone has had their bike engage a gear as you were starting it.
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Not exactly. I had something similar happen on my C10. I completed a valve adjustment on the bike. I started it and backed out the garage. The bike was in neutral all the time. I grabbed the brake and clutch as I normally do and as I put the bike in gear it suddenly lurched forward and my right hand lost its grip on the brake. The next thing I knew the bike had hit the garage door frame and me and the bike were on the ground. 

The only thing I can figure was the clutch didn't want to let go when I squeezed it. Ever since then I always work the clutch and brake a couple of times before I start the bike.   

[Z71]

   I've never started my bike without being in the saddle with both hands on the grips and the clutch pulled in.

That's the safest way to do it.

[texrider]

If not on it, at least hold the front brake while pushing the start button...

[booger]

I'll start her and let her warm up while I am putting on the gear, but have the habit of pulling in the clutch while I am mounting the bike.

Never even noticed me clutching it while mounting until I read this thread.