clutch out when starting?

[superslick]

My rs125 i the first road bike iv had so iv got to get used to not having a kick start . When in neutral iv noticed it starts alot quicker if i hold the clutch in, press and hold the starter and release the clutch (with the starter button still pushed in) at a slow to moderate speed.

Is it ok to do this? Is it going to cause any damage to the clutch or starter motor/starter gear?
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aprillia rs125 gp-1 2004

[Sparks!]

If anything its better to start with the clutch in... but doubt it makes all that much difference... definetly wouldn't worry about it mate... I do it all the time...
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[Finglonga]

Starting with the clutch in stops the gearbox from spinning and adding load to the starter . . . . . But when cold it will hardly make any difference as the clutch will drag with cold oil anyway.
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Andy Sez....
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[loply]

The gearbox adds a reasonable amount of resistance on some bikes and IMO it's usually best to start with the clutch in.

It's a good habbit as it prevents potential mistakes with the bike being in gear.

Even with cold oil I think most clutches (certainly all the bikes I've had) will mostly slip rather than grip.
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[Timmeh]

I do it on my 125, because the starter is quite weak and the battery is tiny.

Does help a bit.
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[brucelivi]

I have to pull the clutch in on my 1400 it will not engage the starter without it so  i would say its a good thing.