RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Press the emergency OFF switch into the position .
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Switch on the ignition by turning the ignition key to the
ON
position.
After you switch on the ignition, you can hear the fuel pump working for about two
seconds. The function test of the combination instrument is run at the same time.
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
The green idling speed indicator lamp
N
lights up.
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Press the electric starter button .
Info
Do not press the electric starter button until the function test of the combination
instrument is finished.
When starting,
DO NOT
open the throttle. If you open the throttle during the start-
ing procedure, fuel is not injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for a least 5 seconds before
trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety start system. You can only start the
engine if the transmission is in neutral or if the clutch is pulled when a gear is
engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift into gear and release the
clutch, the engine stops.
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Take the weight off the side stand and swing it upwards with your foot as far as it will
go.
7.3
Starting off
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
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