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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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On sandy, wet or slippery surfaces, use the rear brake.
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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.
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Make use of the braking effect of the engine when driving down long downhill stretches. To do so, shift back one or two gears, but
do not overrev the engine. You will need to apply the brakes far less often and the brake system will not overheat.
8.6
Stopping, parking
Warning
Risk of misappropriation
Usage by unauthorized persons.
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Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running. Secure the vehicle against use 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 hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, and the brake system. Allow these
components to cool down before starting work on them.
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Fire hazard
Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not park the vehicle near flammable or explosive substances. Do not place objects on the vehicle while it is still warm from
being run. Always let the vehicle cool first.
Note
Material damage
Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive load.
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The side stand is only designed for the weight of the motorcycle. Do no sit on the motorcycle when it is resting on the side stand.
The side stand or the frame may become damaged and the motorcycle may fall over.
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Brake the motorcycle.
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Press and hold the kill switch
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
(All SX models)
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position. (Figure B02072-10
(All XC models)
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position. (Figure L00904-10
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Park the vehicle on the side stand.
8.7
Transport
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Fire hazard
Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not park the vehicle near flammable or explosive substances. Do not place objects on the vehicle while it is still warm from
being run. Always let the vehicle cool first.
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Switch off the engine.
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Use tension belts or other suitable devices to secure the motorcycle against acci-
dents or falling over.
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