Noob question: which foot down when stopping?

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Which do put down when stopping on level ground, no incline?

  • Left

    Votes: 54 56.8%
  • Right

    Votes: 24 25.3%
  • Both

    Votes: 17 17.9%

  • Total voters
    95

lonerider

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So, after 65000-odd km of riding, I started wondering about this... :)

When stopping at an intersection (level surface, no incline pull-off) is there a preferred foot to put down?

I have always tended to put my right foot down, maintaining control of the gear/clutch and using front brake for stopping. (I am right handed, so guess this is also the "strong" side and feels natural.)

Obviously different surfaces will involve a different approach:
* Put foot down on the side that has highest ground if surface is sloping
* On really steep inclines, put left foot down so as to maintain control of rear brake for pulling away
 
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