How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Note:
• When the ignition is switched on,
the tachometer needle will quickly
sweep from zero to maximum and
then return to zero. The instrument
warning lights will illuminate and
will then go off (except those which
normally remain on until the engine
starts - see Warning Lights on
page 59). It is not necessary to wait
for the needle to return to zero
before starting the engine.
• A transponder is installed within
the key to turn off the engine
immobilizer. Only have one of the
ignition keys near the ignition
switch. Having two ignition keys
near the switch may interrupt the
signal between the transponder
and the engine immobilizer. In this
situation the engine immobilizer will
remain active until one of the
ignition keys is removed.
• Pull the clutch lever fully into the
handlebar.
• Leaving the throttle fully closed,
push the starter button until the
engine starts.
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short period of time.
Always operate your motorcycle in the
open air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Caution
Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than five
seconds as the starter motor will
overheat and the battery will become
discharged. Wait 15 seconds between
each operation of the starter to allow
for cooling and recovery of battery
power.
Do not let the engine idle for long
periods as this may lead to overheating
which will cause damage to the engine.
Caution
If the low oil pressure warning light
illuminates after starting the engine,
stop the engine immediately and
investigate the cause.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure will cause severe engine
damage.
The motorcycle is equipped with starter
lockout switches. The switches prevent
the electric starter from operating when
the transmission is not in neutral with
the side stand down.
If the side stand is extended while the
engine is running, and the transmission
is not in neutral then the engine will
stop regardless of clutch position.
