9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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401944-10
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber band
2
.
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Shift transmission to neutral.
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Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
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(All EU/AU models)
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Press the electric starter button.
Info
Press the electric starter button for a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further
attempt at starting.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several
attempts at starting may be necessary to warm-up
the lithium-ion battery and thereby increase the
starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indica-
tor lamp lights up.
(All BR models)
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Press the electric starter button.
Info
Press the electric starter button for a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further
attempt at starting.
During the starting process, the malfunction indica-
tor lamp lights up.
9.3
Activating traction control (EXC
‑
F Six Days)
Warning
Voiding of the government approval for road use and the insurance coverage
If the combination switch is
installed, the vehicle's approval for road use is invalidated.
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Only operate the vehicle in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic if the combination switch
is installed.
Info
The traction control reduces excessive slip on the rear wheel in favor of more control and propulsion, par-
ticularly in wet conditions.
When traction control is switched off, the rear wheel may spin more during high acceleration and on sur-
faces with low grip.
Traction control can be switched on or off during the ride.
The setting most recently selected is activated again when restarting.
