Starting The Engine; Preparation - Honda Motorcycle Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

This motorcycle is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system. The engine cannot be
started if the side stand is down, unless the
transmission is in neutral. If the side stand is up,
the engine can be started in neutral or in gear
with the clutch lever pulled in. After starting
with the side stand down, the engine will stop
if the transmission is put in gear before raising
the side stand.
Your motorcycle's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas
such as a garage. Do not run the engine with
the garage door closed. Even with the door
open, run the engine only long enough to move
your motorcycle out of the garage.
Do not use the electric starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. Release the starter button for
approximately 10 seconds before pressing it
again.
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Preparation

Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition
switch ON and confirm the following:
The transmission is in NEUTRAL
(neutral indicator light ON).
The engine stop switch is at RUN.
The low oil pressure indicator is ON.
The fuel valve is ON.
The low oil pressure indicator should go off a
few seconds after the engine starts. If the light
stays on, stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level.
Operating the engine with insufficient oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage.
NOTICE