Honda CTX700 2016 Owner's Manual page 40

Shifting Gears
Neutral (N):
Neutral is selected automatically when you
turn the ignition switch to ON.
If neutral is not selected when you turn
the ignition switch to ON:
Turn the ignition off and on again.
u
If neutral is still not selected after turning the
u
ignition off then on again.
u You may hear (click) noises when the
transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is
normal.
When you can change between N and D
u Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is
idling.
u Throttle is completely closed. It is not
possible to change from Neutral to D mode
while the throttle is applied.
u You cannot change between N and D mode
while the wheels are rotating.
u Side stand is raised.
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NOTICE
• To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to
keep the motorcycle stopped uphill.