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This is how I was taught by my insurance-recognized course and for the same reason you provided.

I believe wet clutches are semi-designed with this use-case in mind

I do the same thing, and I rationalize it with the fact that the clutch in my motorcycle is is constantly bathed in oil so it can take the "abuse."

The release bearing might not be

I don't ride anymore, but I always did the same at least until a few cars were at a dead stop behind me.

Fair