Honda CRF1100A 2021 Owner's Manual page 238

Shifting Gears
Neutral (N): Neutral is selected automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to the (On)
position.
If neutral is not selected when you turn
the ignition switch to the (On) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the
u
and then to the (On) position again.
If neutral is still not selected after turning the
u
ignition switch to the
then to the (On) position again.
You may hear (click) noises when the
transmission shifts to Neutral (N). This is
normal.
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(Continued)
(Off) position
(Off) position, and
(P321)
When you can change between N and D
Vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
u
Throttle is completely closed. It is not possible
u
to change from Neutral to D mode while the
throttle is applied.
You cannot change between N and D mode
u
while the wheels are rotating.
Side stand is raised.
u
NOTICE
To prevent clutch damage, do not use the throttle to keep
the vehicle stopped uphill.