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RIDING TIPS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Place the motorcycle on the centre stand.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the “ON” position.
When the Engine is Cold:
1. Pull the choke knob all the way up. (full
choke position)
2. Squeeze the front or rear brake lever.
3. Close the throttle grip and push the elec-
tric starter button or depress the kick
starter lever.
4. Immediately after the engine starts,
return the choke knob halfway and warm
up the engine.
5. Return the choke knob all the way to its
disengaged position.
NOTE: Opening the throttle grip before start-
ing the engine will make the engine hard to
start. Do not open the throttle grip before
starting.
WARNING
Starting the engine improperly can be
hazardous. Starting the engine with the
centre stand released can move motor-
cycle forward as soon as engine starts.
Place the motorcycle on the centre stand
before starting the engine and do not
release the centre stand until engine
revs at idling speed.
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