9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber strap
2
.
– Shift the transmission into neutral.
– Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
– Push the cold start button in all the way.
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Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for 30 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
9.3 Activating traction control (EXC-F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
Warning
Voiding of the government approval for road use and the insurance coverage If the combination switch is
mounted, the vehicle’s road permit, if any, expires.
– Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic if the combination switch
is installed.
Info
The traction control reduces excessive slip on the rear wheel in favor of more control and propulsion, par-
ticularly in wet conditions.
When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin more during high acceleration and on sur-
faces with low grip.
Traction control can be switched on or off during the ride.
The setting most recently selected is activated again when restarting.
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– Press button TC to switch the traction control on or off.
Guideline
Engine speed ≤ 4,000 rpm
The TC LED lights up when the traction control is acti-
vated.