
Consult your dealer for advice if you plan to
ride your motorcycle at an altitude above
2,500 m (8,000 feet).
NOTICE
• If the motorcycle is transported to a place 2,000 m
(6,500 feet) higher or lower than the start point,
you may not be able to achieve sufficient engine
performance at the new altitude. Consult your
dealer before transporting your motorcycle.
21
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
b
a
d
1x
d
b
Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
a
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
(Run) position.
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
turn the ignition off 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.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
c
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull in
the clutch lever to start your motorcycle
with the transmission in gear so long as the
side stand is raised.
C