Basic Operation & Riding - Honda GL1800 2004 Owner's Manual

This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and stop your
engine, and how to use the throttle, clutch, and brakes. It also provides important
information on riding with a passenger or cargo, and operating your cruise
control.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and service life,
refer to Break-in Guidelines (page
Safe Riding Precautions
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Preparation .......................................................................................................
Starting Procedure
Flooded Engine ................................................................................................
Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-off System
How to Stop the Engine
Shifting Gears ......................................................................................................
While You Are Riding
Reverse Riding ....................................................................................................
Braking ................................................................................................................
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
(GL1800A) ......................................................................................................
ABS Indicator Light (GL1800A)
Parking .................................................................................................................
Theft-Prevention Tips
Riding with a Passenger or Cargo
Riding with Cruise Control
Cruise Control .................................................................................................
To Set Cruise Control
To Change the Set Speed
To Cancel Cruise Control
Riding in Bad Weather
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