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Chapter 7 Essentials of Driving
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 driving, 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. During
driving, take a firm hold to the handlebar with both hands and put your
feet on the foot board. In any event, never free your 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 that, engage the neutral gear and firmly press the
clutch grip before starting the engine. This can prevent dash forward in
case of mistaking gear engagement.
1
、
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.
