Deacon, are you killing your bike at every stop? Personally I try ti start my bike with a slight down hill out of my driveway. And as far as bike ridding 101, I start with my right foot on the ground and the left pedal up, start with a little kick with the right foot and at the same time pushing the pedal down with the left, now onto 201, I pedal about half a dozon times to get enough speed and pop the clutch for a start...Kelly

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