How To Ride The Motorcycle - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

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1. Engine Stop Switch
2. Starter Button
3. Neutral Indicator Light
TO STOP THE ENGINE
Close the throttle completely.
S
Select neutral.
S
Turn the ignition switch off.
S
Support the motorcycle on a firm and
S
level surface with the side stand.
Withdraw the ignition key from the
S
ignition switch.
Engage the steering lock.
S
Turn the fuel tap to the off position.
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CAUTION: The engine should
normally
turning the ignition switch to the off
position. The engine stop switch is
for emergency use only.
Do not leave the ignition switched on
with the engine stopped. Electrical
!!
damage may result.
!

How to Ride the Motorcycle

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be stopped by
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4. Choke
5. Ignition Switch
TO START THE ENGINE
Release the steering lock.
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Check that the engine stop switch is
S
in the run position.
Turn the fuel tap to the on position (or
S
reserve if the fuel level in the tank is
low).
Insert the ignition key and turn the
S
ignition switch to the ON position.
Ensure that the transmission is in
S
neutral.
If the engine is cold, pull out the
S
choke.
Leaving the
S
closed, push the starter button until
the engine starts.
During warm-up, gradually push the
S
choke in a little at a time as necessary
to prevent the engine from racing or
stalling.
When the engine is sufficiently warm
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to idle without the choke, push the
choke knob fully in.
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throttle completely