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Chapter 7 Riding Essentials
Warning
If it is the first time for you to drive this type of motorcycle, you are
advised to practice on a road away from highways, until you have completely
been familiar with the control and operation of the vehicle.
Before riding, make sure that the side stand is returned to the uplift
position.
Do not make gear shifting or deceleration in course of turning. Slow
down to a safe speed before turning.
Do not shift into a low gear during turning.
It is dangerous to drive a motorcycle with a single hand. While riding,
take a firm but relaxed hold of the handlebar with both hands and put your
feet on the foot board. In any event, never free both hands from the handlebar.
On a wet road, the friction force is low and so is the brake force and
turning capability. Therefore, decelerate in advance.
Observe the traffic laws and speed limit.
Engine starting
Make sure the fuel switch is in open position and the engine shutdown
switch in " " position. Insert the ignition key in ignition switch and turn
it to ON position. If the transmission is in neutral position, the neutral
indicator lamp is lit.
Warning
Make it a habit to engage the neutral gear and firmly press the clutch
lever before starting the engine. This can prevent dash forward in case of
mistaking gear engagement.
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Press the electric starting button for ignition. Never rotate the accelerator
grip when pressing the starting button.
Note
After engine ignition, immediately release the starting button, to avoid
adverse effects to the engine.
If the engine is not started after 5 seconds, wait for 10 seconds before
making another attempt to prevent damaging the battery.
In case of failure in engine starting after two or three attempts, rotate the
accelerator grip for 1/8 or 1/4 turns and try again.
A motorcycle not used for a long time and poor atomizing fuel may
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