To Stop The Engine; To Start The Engine; How To Ride The Motorcycle - Triumph Thunderbird Commander Handbook

How to Ride the Motorcycle

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1. Ignition switch
2. Engine stop switch

To Stop the Engine

Close the throttle completely.
Select neutral.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Select first gear.
Support the motorcycle on a firm, level
surface with the side stand (see page 56).
Lock the steering (see page 31).
Caution
The engine should normally be stopped by
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.
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3. Starter button
4. Neutral light

To Start the Engine

Check that the engine stop switch is in the
RUN position.
Ensure the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Note:
• When the ignition is switched on,
the instrument warning lights will
illuminate and will then go off
(except
remain on until the engine starts -
see 'Warning Lights' on page 26).
• A transponder is fitted within the key
to turn off the engine immobiliser. To
ensure the immobiliser functions
correctly, always have only one of
the ignition keys near the ignition
switch. Having two ignition keys near
the switch may interrupt the signal
between the transponder and the
engine immobiliser. In this situation
the engine immobiliser will remain
active until one of the ignition keys is
removed.
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