How to Ride the Motorcycle
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To Start the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is in
the RUN position.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Note:
• When the ignition is switched ON,
the tachometer needle will quickly
sweep from zero to maximum and
then return to zero. The instrument
warning lights will illuminate and will
then go off (except those which
normally remain on until the engine
starts - see page 23). It is not
necessary to wait for the needle to
return to zero before starting the
engine.
Pull the clutch lever fully into the
handlebar.
Leaving the throttle fully closed, push
the starter button until the engine
starts.
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 side stand down.
If the side stand is extended whilst the
engine is running, and the transmission
is not in neutral then the engine will
stop regardless of clutch position.
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.
Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than five
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.
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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