First time, it happened because I chickened out during a slow speed turn. Second time, it happened because I put the kickstand up on an incline. This time, it was just a stupid mistake. I dropped my bike in the school parking lot with people watching. Everything was normal besides the fact that I had gotten through an hour and a half discussion about the benefits of previliged communication as opposed to truth seeking, just typical Debate stuff. So I hopped on the bike, pulled the choke all the way, started her up. I started revving the engine to help warm it up, and as soon as I let go of the clutch, I felt something wrong. I had been in gear. The bike shot forward somewhat, then fell down to the side. I felt like a retard, but hey, I guess those kind of things happen when you're distracted. All in all, it's a mistake that I hope I won't repeat again, and boy, am I glad that I'm learning on a naked bike as opposed to a faired one. I guess that GSX-R 600 will have to wait until I learn to keep the rubber side down.  :lol:

Tie pillows to the tank!  :lol:

Dropping the bike sucks, but it is a usual part of the learning process  Just practice more and never expect things to be exactly as you remember (like leaving bike in gear).  Don't trust the green light, sometimes it can betray you!  It is good to always let clutch out slowly and do stuff like rock bike (with clutch out) to check for gear before starting and whenever you want to be in neutral.

My MSF class was very good about drilling things like that into our heads.  I start the bike the same way  like I did in class every time  because I had to do it their way and check for things like that every time when I was first learning.  I definately suggest taking the class.

Truth is, I've been neglecting the FINE-C method. I did take the MSF course as all minors are required to do but I failed to take the advice to heart. I think we can all look back at our riding habits and see if we're following the things form the MSF. I myself am guilty of not looking through the turns. I need to do that.

That sucks! The chance of doing something stupid is directly proportional to the number of people watching.

But, you should have a sensor to keep you from doing that! If I switch to first with the kickstand down, it kills the engine, even with the clutch in. You might check to make sure it hasn't been shorted out.