HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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To start the engine:
Check that the engine stop switch is
▼
in the RUN position.
Make sure the transmission is in
▼
neutral.
Turn the ignition switch on.
▼
Note
When the ignition is switched on, the
instrument warning lights will illuminate
and will then go off (except those which
normally remain on until the engine
starts, see the Warning Lights section).
Pull the clutch lever fully into the
▼
handlebar.
Leaving the throttle fully closed,
▼
push the starter button until the
engine starts.
The motorcycle is equipped with
▼
starter
switches
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
the clutch lever position.
lockout
switches.
prevent
the
Moving Off
To move the motorcycle:
Pull in the clutch lever and select
▼
first gear.
Open the throttle a little and let out
▼
the clutch lever slowly.
As the clutch starts to engage, open
▼
the throttle a little more, allowing
enough
stalling.
The
electric
engine
speed
to
avoid