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STOPPING AND PARKING
1. Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the
throttle completely.
2. Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears
as road speed decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) when
the motorcycle is almost com-
pletely stopped.
5. Park the motorcycle on a firm,
flat surface, where it will not fall
over.
WARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilize the front brake.
This can cause excessive stop-
ping distance and lead to a col-
lision. Using only the front or
rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
at the same time.
WARNING
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
WARNING
Hard braking on wet, loose,
rough, or other slippery sur-
faces can cause wheel skid
and loss of control.
Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular surfaces.
NOTICE
Holding the motorcycle
stopped with throttle and
clutch lever operation on
inclines can damage the motor-
cycle’s clutch.
Use the brakes when stopping
the motorcycle on inclines.
CAUTION
A hot muffler can cause severe
burns. The muffler will be hot
enough to cause burns for
some time after stopping the
engine.
Park the motorcycle where
pedestrians or children are not
likely to touch the muffler.
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