Not certain that this admission is a positive factor but there it is. Pull the clutch lever in to operate the clutch safety switch and the electric starter fires up a warm engine in a few feet, IME. I've ridden mine across the city, which is not fun in stop and go traffic but not being as athletic as Jeff, was forced to pull over a few times to provide intervals which didn't require starting every few feet. Several friends have ridden home or to a better spot in like manner. IMO, it's something on which one should reflect and perhaps experience in order to be prepared in the event of the dreaded left turn across traffic. I prefer to use a heavier clutch cable for more margin & seems to be smoother operation: Clutch cable Motion Pro 306-5029, Yamaha 5X6-26341-00 Someone mentioned that a Vstrom cable might work....anyone tried one? Is it a better bet than the one above?clutchless upshift
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Not certain that this admission is a positive factor but there it is. Pull the clutch lever in to operate the clutch safety switch and the electric starter fires up a warm engine in a few feet, IME. I've ridden mine across the city, which is not fun in stop and go traffic but not being as athletic as Jeff, was forced to pull over a few times to provide intervals which didn't require starting every few feet. Several friends have ridden home or to a better spot in like manner. IMO, it's something on which one should reflect and perhaps experience in order to be prepared in the event of the dreaded left turn across traffic. I prefer to use a heavier clutch cable for more margin & seems to be smoother operation: Clutch cable Motion Pro 306-5029, Yamaha 5X6-26341-00 Someone mentioned that a Vstrom cable might work....anyone tried one? Is it a better bet than the one above?Who is online
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