[sensor419]

Will it harm my Foreman if I start up in 2nd gear from a standstill instead of 1st gear? 1st is so low it is easy to rev too much and get a jerky shift. Thanks

 

[marcust]

The only problem i could see this causing is wearing out the centrifugal clutch faster.

 

[Yooperforeman]

I've always started out in second...the only time I start out in first is if I'm puuling something heavy.

 

[H4]

My foremans gears go from L 1 2 3 4. I always start in the second gear which is technically 1st. Is your bike the same?

 

[JWJR]

im the same as Yooperforeman. i dont know how my dad starts out but we have had no problem

 

[mafman]

Your first gear position is more of a superlow, for hauling and whatever. Starting out in 2nd is not a problem, been doing it forever. 1 is too low.

 

[tmeasel]

I always start in 2nd.The only time I use 1st is loading up in my trailor or in 4wd in thick stuff.

 

[sensor419]

Starting in 2nd gear

Thanks for the replies. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing harm

 

[rubyandforeman]

ya 2nd gear is good to start in 1st is just to dang low...