Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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8 Before riding this motorcycle,
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become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
2 their functions.
Yamaha dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
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not thoroughly understand.
8 Never start your engine or let
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it run for any length of time in
a closed area. The exhaust
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fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness
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and death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcy-
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cle in an area with adequate
ventilation.
8 Before starting out, always be
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sure the sidestand
Failure to retract the sidestand
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completely can result in a seri-
ous accident when you try to
turn a corner.
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Starting the engine

NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with
an ignition circuit cut-off system.
Consult a
The engine can be started only
under one of the following condi-
tions:
8 The transmission is in neutral.
8 The sidestand is up, the trans-
mission is in gear and the
clutch is disengaged.
The motorcycle must not be ridden
when the sidestand is down.
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Before going through the follow-
ing steps, check the function of the
is up.
sidestand
switch. (Refer to page 3-11.)
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switch and clutch
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