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SECTION 3 - OPERATION
Riding your motorcycle
Before each ride, follow the pre-ride inspection guidelines
listed on
pages 18
of this manual.
1.
Start the engine following the procedures on pages 19
through 21 of this manual.
NOTE: After starting the engine, allow time for the engine
oil to circulate before riding your motorcycle.
Allow sufficient idling time after warm or cold engine
start up before applying load or revving the engine.
This allows time for the lubricating oil to reach all
critical engine components.
NOTE: Review all of the safety recommendations that
are listed in this manual before you ride.
2.
Retract the side stand.
3.
Press down on the shift lever with your left foot, to move
the transmission from “NEUTRAL” into first gear.
4.
Slowly rotate the throttle grip. The motorcycle will begin to
move forward.
Do not press the starter button while the
engine is running, as the engine will be
damaged. Keep the transmission in neutral
while the engine warms up.
Wear a helmet and other safety equipment as
recommended in this Owner’s Manual.
Mount the motorcycle from the left side and firmly
grasp the handlebars with both hands. Once you are
seated, sit upright and touch the ground with both feet
to prevent slipping. Retract the side stand and ride off
to begin your ride.
Make sure that the throttle is closed before moving the
motorcycle off of its stand.
