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How to Ride the Motorcycle
the needle to return to zero
before starting the engine.
• In very cold conditions, part
open the throttle to aid cold
starting. Return it to the
closed position once the
engine has started.
• The motorcycle is equipped with
starter lockout switches. The
switches prevent the electric
starter from operating when the
transmission is not in neutral
with the sidestand down.
• If the sidestand is extended
whilst the engine is running,
and the transmission is not in
neutral then the engine will
stop irrespective of clutch
position.
Moving Off
Pull in the clutch lever and select
first gear. Open the throttle a little
and let out the clutch lever slowly. As
the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, allowing
enough engine speed to avoid
stalling.
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area. Exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness and
death within a short period of
time. Always operate your
motorcycle in the open-air or in an
area with adequate ventilation.
Caution
Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than 5
seconds as the starter motor will
overheat and the battery will
become discharged. Wait 15
seconds between each operation of
the starter to allow for cooling and
recovery of battery power.
Do not let the engine idle for long
periods as this may lead to
overheating which will cause
damage to the engine.
Caution
The low oil pressure warning light
should go out shortly after the
engine starts.
If the low oil pressure warning
light stays on after starting the
engine, stop the engine
immediately and investigate the
cause. Running the engine with
low oil pressure will cause severe
engine damage.
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