Basic Operation & Riding - Honda GOLDWING GL1800/A 2015 Owner's Manual

This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and stop your
engine, and how to use the throttle, clutch, and brakes. It also provides
important information on riding with a passenger or cargo, and operating your
cruise control.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and service life,
refer to Break-in Guidelines
To protect the catalytic converters in your motorcycle's exhaust system, avoid
extended idling and the use of leaded gasoline.
Safe Riding Precautions .................................................................................... 70
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................................................................ 71
Preparation .................................................................................................... 71
Starting Procedure......................................................................................... 72
Flooded Engine ............................................................................................. 72
Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-off System ................................................ 73
How to Stop the Engine ................................................................................ 73
Shifting Gears.................................................................................................... 74
While You Are Riding .................................................................................. 75
Riding in Reverse .............................................................................................. 76
Braking.............................................................................................................. 78
Combined ABS ............................................................................................. 80
ABS Indicator Light...................................................................................... 81
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................ 83
Low Tire Pressure Indicator.......................................................................... 84
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator .................................... 85
Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................................................... 86
Parking .............................................................................................................. 87
Theft-prevention Tips.................................................................................... 89
Riding with a Passenger or Cargo ..................................................................... 90
Riding with Cruise Control ............................................................................... 91
Cruise Control ............................................................................................... 91
To Set Cruise Control.................................................................................... 92
To Change the Set Speed .............................................................................. 92
To Cancel Cruise Control.............................................................................. 93
Riding in Bad Weather ...................................................................................... 94
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