Moving Off - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Owner's Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle
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 page 29).
• 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
lockout switches. The switches prevent
the electric 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.
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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 engine
stalling.
speed to avoid