Honda VFR1200F Owner's Manual page 46

Importance of Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
Always read the maintenance instructions
before you begin each task, and make sure
that you have the tools, parts, and skills
required. We cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given
task.
Follow these guidelines when performing
maintenance.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Park your motorcycle on a firm, level surface
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using the side stand or a maintenance stand
to provide support.
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
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high-temperature parts to cool before
servicing as you can get burned.
Run the engine only when instructed, and
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do so in a well-ventilated area.
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