I've never started my bike without being in the saddle with both hands on the grips and the clutch pulled in.
I have, but I always have the clutch in. I think it is a leftover from one of my other bikes that would not start unless the clutch was in. Then I SLOWLY release it.... just in case.Still have to with Triumphs, regardless if in neutral or not. I typically will start in neutral with clutch in as well, then slowly release. I've had the "blank" neutral before too, kinda a pain.
Cold clutch plates will drag and it sounds like what happened to you. Or the gearbox wasn't totally in neutral.
Was wondering if anyone has had their bike engage a gear as you were starting it.
I'm ballsy, it would be a rare time I'm mounted when I start up. 51,000 plus miles, no issues. I start up, lid, plug in comms, gloves, mount, and ride. Part of the routine.
I suppose I could sidetrack this thread and state that's it not really necessary to "warm up" your bike unless you're going to drag race it right away. But I wouldn't do that.
I'm ballsy, it would be a rare time I'm mounted when I start up.I too, like to idle my bike for at least 30 sec. before riding off, but always check gear indicator for neutral! If gear indicator is blank, I start my bike with with clutch in, then slowly release it.