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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On long downhill stretches, use the braking effect of the engine. Change down one or two gears, but do not overstress the engine.
In this way, you have to brake far less and the brakes do not overheat.
7.6
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 brakes. Allow these compo-
nents 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 and destruction of components by excessive load.
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The side stand is designed for the weight of the motorcycle only. Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported by the side
stand only. The side stand and/or the frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over.
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Brake the motorcycle.
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Shift transmission to neutral.
(XCF
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W SIX DAYS)
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Press and hold the short circuit button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
(All EXC
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F models)
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Press and hold the short circuit button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position. (Figure 500137-10
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Park the motorcycle on firm ground.
7.7
Refueling
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Switch off engine.
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Open the filler cap. (
