Honda NT700V Owner's Manual page 236

RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1 - 7) before
you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of the
side stand mechanism. (See MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 89 and explanation
for SIDE STAND on page 106).
Make sure flammable materials such as
dry grass or leaves do not come in contact
with the exhaust system when riding,
idling, or parking your motorcycle.
1. After the engine has been warmed up,
the motorcycle is ready for riding.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the
clutch lever and depress the shift lever
to shift into 1st (low) gear.
76
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
same time gradually increase engine speed
by opening the throttle. Coordination of
the throttle and clutch lever will assure
a smooth positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the
clutch lever and shift to 2nd gear by raising
the shift lever.
This sequence is repeated to progressively
shift to 3rd, 4th and 5th (top) gears.
E