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RIDING TIPS
If you are riding the motorcycle for the first time, we
suggest you find a quiet area away from traffic and off
the main highway. Practice until you are fully
familiarised and confident with the handling and using
the controls.
Do not consume drugs or alcohol whilst riding your
motorcycle. Always wear an approved crash helmet
and safety clothing.
Removing your hands from the handle bars or your
feet from the footrests whilst riding can be hazardous.
Even removing one hand or foot can cause loss of
balance or stability and can reduce your ability to
control the motorcycle. Always keep both hands on
the handlebars and both feet on the footrests during
operation.
Brake and change gear before entering a corner. Your
motorcycle's braking and cornering ability will be
reduced in wet or slippery conditions. Slow down
accordingly.
Obey traffic rules and speed limits.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1) Check the engine kill switch is set to the RUN
position “
“
2) Put the key in the ignition switch and turn to the ON
position “
“
3) Make sure the side stand is in the up position.
4) Select neutral gear. The green lamp on the
tachometer will light up when in neutral.
5) Pull in the clutch and hold during the starting
process.
6) Open the throttle 1/8 to 1/4 turn. Press the START
button on the right handle bar switch for a maximum
of 5 seconds until the engine starts. Release the
starter button as soon as the engine starts. Do not
open the throttle fully or violently. If the engine fails to
start, retry after 10 seconds.
Let the clutch lever out carefully in case the
motorcycle is in gear.
CAUTION!