Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This motorcycle is equipped with a Honda
SMART Key system. Always keep Honda
SMART Key on you when you ride the
motorcycle.
NOTICE
•
If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying to start
the engine again to recover battery voltage.
•
Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
•
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more
than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust
pipe discoloration.
a
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
(Run) position.
b
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator to come on).
d
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
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