Which action helps prevent starting in gear during cold starts?

Which action helps prevent starting in gear during cold starts?

• A. Turn the choke ON for cold starts.
• B. Press the starter button.
• C. Squeeze the clutch.
• D. Turn the engine cut-off switch.

Answer: (C)

Squeezing the clutch disengages the transmission from the engine, so when you press the starter, the engine can crank without driving the rear wheel. This prevents the bike from lurching forward if the motorcycle is in gear during a cold start. The choke helps with fuel mixture, not with keeping the bike from starting in gear. The starter button just turns the engine over, and the engine cut-off switch stops the engine; neither alone prevents starting in gear.

Squeezing the clutch disengages the transmission from the engine, so when you press the starter, the engine can crank without driving the rear wheel. This prevents the bike from lurching forward if the motorcycle is in gear during a cold start. The choke helps with fuel mixture, not with keeping the bike from starting in gear. The starter button just turns the engine over, and the engine cut-off switch stops the engine; neither alone prevents starting in gear.