Considering that many traffic lights in Germany have (had?) a light to tell you to shut off the engine and when to turn it on, that's something a German and other drivers would find normal. Waiting for a green light in the US and then kickstarting your bike - not a great idea!It seems self-evident to me to select neutral at every stop.
If I feel the stop will last one minute or longer, I cut the engine.
In the UK I have noticed signs going up on some traffic lights 'advising' (at the moment at least) people to turn their engines off whilst waiting at traffic lightsConsidering that many traffic lights in Germany have (had?) a light to tell you to shut off the engine and when to turn it on, that's something a German and other drivers would find normal. Waiting for a green light in the US and then kickstarting your bike - not a great idea!
Same hereSome of the newer vehicles automatically shut off on stopping and then restart on first touch of the accelerator pedal.
I've several had old bikes and cars that had this technology built in decades ago.
The only part missing was the automatic restart.
Glen
Yes. Also being ready when the light turns but do not trust that the cross street people won't run it.Anytime I am stopped at a light, regardless of in neutral, or in gear, my eyes are on my mirrors.
One of our Forum members, xbacksideslider, suffered horrible injuries while waiting to turn and some yahoo ran over him.
Good luck with your recovery, John.
Slick
Yes. Also being ready when the light turns but do not trust that the cross street people won't run it.
In other words trust no one to see you and/or give you the right of way.
Yes. Also being ready when the light turns but do not trust that the cross street people won't run it.
In other words trust no one to see you and/or give you the right of way.
Never trust a cars turn signals either, especially in the South. And yea, Stop Signs and Red Lights seem to be a "suggestion" to a lot of drivers out there........