[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Danimal

Folks. There isn't a modern wet clutch motor made that likes to shift into neutral when the bike is sitting still. Some are better than others but none do it easily.
Get into the habit of snicking her into N as you are slowing to your stop. You should already be in N when you come to a stop.

What do you define as modern? Both my 2005 Honda XR650L and 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 easily shift into neutral with the engine running. Needless to say, both bikes have wet clutches.

Do you shift into neutral when you coast to a stop light? I taught motorcycle rider safety for the state of Idaho for a year. We taught everyone to stay in gear at stop lights, so you can get out of the way when someone tries to bump you into the intersection, et cetera.