Honda VFR1200X/XD Manual page 48

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.
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If neutral is still not selected after turning the
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engine off then on again.
You may hear (click) noises when the
transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is
normal.
(P108)
When you can change between N and D
Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is
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idling.
Throttle is completely closed. It is not
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possible to change from Neutral to D mode
while the throttle is applied.
You cannot change between N and D mode
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while the wheels are rotating.
Side stand is raised.
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NOTICE
To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to keep
the motorcycle stopped uphill.
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