RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 9
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Braking should always be completed before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate
to your road speed.
9.6
Stopping, parking
Warning
Risk of misappropriation
People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
Warning
Danger of burns
Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake sys-
tem before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.
Note
Material damage
The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
Note
Fire hazard
Hot vehicle components pose a fire hazard and explosion risk.
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Do not park the vehicle near to materials which are highly flammable or explosive.
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Allow the vehicle to cool down before covering it.
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Apply the brakes on the motorcycle.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
(TEi EU/AR)
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Press and hold the stop button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
(All US models)
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Press and hold the stop button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
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Park the motorcycle on firm ground.
9.7
Transporting
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
Note
Fire hazard
Hot vehicle components pose a fire hazard and explosion risk.
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Do not park the vehicle near to materials which are highly flammable or explosive.
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Allow the vehicle to cool down before covering it.
