5-3
NOTE:
• The oil level measurement
may become inaccurate
unless the motorcycle is held
upright as the motorcycle incli-
nation affects the oil level.
• For more detailed information
on the ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK, see page 6-18.
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Inspect the engine oil level,
coolant level and air cleaner
condition before starting the
engine. (
6-18, 6-32, 6-14)
• Check that the fuel tank has
enough fuel for practice or
race before starting the
engine.
• Shift the transmission into neu-
tral.
NOTE: When the clutch lever is
squeezed, the motorcycle can be
started with the transmission in
any gear.
NOTICE
Racing the engine in neutral
will exceed the engine speed
limit. Exceeding the engine
speed limit can shorten engine
life.
Do not race the engine at high
speed.