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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Parking
Stop the vehicle with brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Turn o
ff
the ignition switch.
Park the vehicle on fi rm, level ground.
Use side or middle stand (if equipped) to support vehicle.
Turn the handlebar to the maximum left angle, and lock the handle bar with the key.
Remove the key.
WARNING
When engine is running, do not leave the vehicle unattended.
Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons.
Lock the steering when leaving the vehicle unattended.
After running the vehicle, the temperature will be very high for some parts. Do not touch any parts such as
the exhaust system, cooling system, engine, or brake system before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
Do not park the vehicle near materials that are highly fl ammable or explosive. High temperature parts
may ignite the materials.
Using incorrect procedures when parking may cause vehicle to roll away and fall over, which will lead to
signifi cant damage.
The middle stand (if equipped) is only intended to support the vehicle and luggage/cargo. When using the
middle stand to park the vehicle, do not sit on it. Doing so could damage the middle stand, or damage the
frame, and the vehicle may fall over.
