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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Parking
Select neutral and turn the ignition
switch to the 'OFF' position.
Lock the steering to help prevent
theft.
Always park on a firm, level surface
to prevent the motorcycle from
falling.
When parking on a hill, always park
facing uphill to prevent the
motorcycle from rolling off the
stand. Engage first gear to prevent
the motorcycle from moving.
On a lateral (sideways) incline,
always park such that the incline
naturally pushes the motorcycle
towards the sidestand.
Do not park on a lateral (sideways)
incline of greater than 6
o
and never
park facing downhill.
NOTE
• When parking near traffic at
night, or when parking in a
location where parking
lights are required by law,
leave the tail, licence plate
and position lights on by
turning the ignition switch
to P (Park).
Do not leave the switch in the 'P'
position for long periods-of-time as
this will discharge the battery.
ccms
Warning
Do not park on a soft or on a
steeply inclined surface as parking
under these conditions may cause
the motorcycle to fall over.
Ensure that the stand is fully
retracted before riding off.
Petrol is extremely flammable and
can be explosive under certain
conditions. If parking inside a
garage or other structure, be sure
it is well ventilated and the
motorcycle is not close to any
source of flame or sparks. This
includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
The engine and exhaust system
will be hot after riding. DO NOT
park where pedestrians and
children are likely to touch the
motorcycle as touching any of the
hot parts may cause unprotected
skin to become burnt.