Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Stop is stop is STOP. That means STOP, as in, stop moving your wheels. If you can keep your balance, more power to you, but a foot on the ground has simply GOT to be safer and more stable.
Best thing about putting a foot down is that it gives motorist an unambiguous signal that you have indeed stopped. Trackstands are great and have their place, but they can confuse motorists sometimes who aren't sure if you're going to accelerate again.