Honda RC1000VS, Manual

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Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the
engine is cold or warm.
This motorcycle is equipped with a Honda
SMART Key system. Always keep Honda
SMART Key on you when you ride the
motorcycle.
(P42)
! a
Unlock the steering lock.
(P40)
! b
Make sure the status of the Honda
SMART Key is active.
(P41)
! c
Turn the ignition switch to the (On)
position.
! d
Press the start button. The electrical
system turns on.
! e
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull
in the clutch lever to start your
motorcycle with the transmission in
gear so long as the side stand is raised.
! f
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
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Do not hold the start button to start
the engine.
Make sure that there are no exhaust gas
leak from the exhaust pipe joints.
(P106)
If the engine does not start:
! a
Open the throttle fully and press the
start button.
! b
Repeat the normal starting procedure.
! c
If the engine starts, open the throttle
slightly if idling is unstable.
! d
If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying steps
! a
&
! b
again.
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If Engine Will Not Start
(P90)
NOTICE
• If the start motor operates but the engine does not
start, turn the electrical system off and wait 10
seconds before trying to start the engine again to
recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than
about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe
discoloration.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
Ignition switch
Start button
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