Starting The Engine - Honda Motorcycle User Manual

Starting the Engine

Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
!b !c
!a Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
(Run) position.
!b Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
!c Shift the transmission to Neutral (
indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull in
the clutch lever to start your motorcycle
with the transmission in gear so long as the
side stand is raised.
!d Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
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!a !d
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NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the
ignition off and wait 10 seconds before trying to start
the engine again for recovery of battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about
5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discolouration.
• Do not "BLIP" the throttle (open and close rapidly) or
idle for a long time, as the engine may be damaged by
overheating.
• Do not leave the motorcycle unattended while the
engine is running.
If the engine does not start:
a ! Open the throttle fully and press the start
button for 5 seconds.
b ! Repeat the normal starting procedure.
! c If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly
if idling is unstable.
! d If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds
before trying steps
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If Engine Will Not Start
a ! & b ! again.
(P80)