Having trouble starting bike in cold weather?

[YamFazFan]

Do you then hold the clutch lever in whilst pressing the starter button?.


I've always started my cars with the clutch pedal depressed since reading that it gives the starter system an easier time due to not having to turn so much mechanically. Although the newest one is button start rather than key, and won't go without the clutch down anyway.


I always pump the lever several times on bikes before engaging first gear after cold start up as I've found that it goes in with less of a clunk and the rear wheel is less likely to jolt and the bike stall. It's having the same effect as what you describe in your post isn't it, although I've no idea why I don't start them with the lever in as I do with cars!.