9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Note
Engine damage
High revving speed with a cold engine negatively impacts the lifespan of the engine.
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Always run the engine warm at a low speed.
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber band
2
.
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Shift gear to neutral.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Pull the cold start button fully out and turn it by a ¼ turn.
Info
If the engine is warm, the cold start button must
be deactivated.
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Press the electric starter button or push the kick starter
robustly through its full range.
Info
Do not open the throttle.
Press the electric starter button for a maximum of 5
seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further attempt
at starting.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-
ion battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
9.3
Starting off
Info
Switch on the light before riding. This will make it easier for other road users to see you.
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber band.
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
9.4
Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents
If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.