addias: I think that's how I am too. I guess I have a habit of putting it in neutral from driving manual trans car. The MSF teacher said to keep the bike in 1st gear while at stop. I keep it in the first gear if the stop is not too long, but if the light just changed to red, then I have it in neutral, both situation with both feet on the ground. As I go, sometimes, both feet will go up as bike starts to move, and sometimes, I find myself kicking my left foot like rowing couple of times. When I remember I try to stop with my feet on the break.

 

I actually had to put 2 feet down because of the wind Saturday and today. Tomorrow's supposed to be worse; 50 mph gusts (again!). I find it difficult to keep the bike under control at a stop with that kind of wind at full value, especially when it'll go from 20 to 45-50 all of a sudden, and equally suddenly drop back off.

 

on those windy days, I wish I can flat feet

 

I just found out that I actually caught a guy on tape sticking his feet out whilst test driving the 2011 CBR 600F. I'll edit it and post it up in here later today. You'll see how silly it looks.

 

1st gear and left down on a stop that is what you are suppose to do.

 

If I filter to the front at a red light I'll keep it in first gear with usually my right foot on the ground (or both).
If I filter to the front of the line at a red light and the traffic on the other side is crossing the road then I'll put it in neutral with usually my left foot on the peg and my left hand on the clutch expecting a green light.
If it takes longer I'll do the same but with my right elbow on the tank to rest a bit. This gives me plenty of time to reach for the throttle while I pull the clutch in and put it in first. I'm very quick with popping it into first and taking off and it's only a fraction slower than keeping it in first.
If I know the light will take a bit or I have a car infront of me I'll put it in neutral, plant both feet on the ground and sit upright to take a load off.

When slowing down to a light (that just turned red) I'll brake with both brakes (as you are supposed to) and then let go of the rear brake, stick out my foot to plant it down and at the same time shift to neutral as I come to a complete halt.

 

Perhaps that's how it's 'supposed' to be done but it feels awkward to me and if you want to put it into neutral it requires swapping feet. Riding in town will certainly ask for neutral every now and again. Right foot down, left foot on the peg feels more more natural to me, unless I'm on a slight incline. Only then will I have my right foot on the brake to take a load of my hands (in neutral)

 

I rarely put feet down..i will crawl to the bitter last moment and balance before putting ride leg down..if it will take a while i click to neutral and tippie toes both feet. i reckon im probably the shortest hurricane rider in the forum.lol

 

So how short is short?

 

lol im all of 5feet 4inches