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Operation and important riding points
remain on until the engine is start-
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ed.
NOTICE
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
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page 5-5 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
4
check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
5
tral position. (The neutral indicator
light should come on.)
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
If the engine does not start within 5
7
seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
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pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.
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NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
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celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Shifting
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2
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
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For speedy upshifts, turn on the quick
shift system. See QSS on page 5-15 for
more information.
NOTICE
Even with the transmission in
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5
4
3
2
N
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
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4. At the recommended shift points
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the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Except when upshifting with the
QSS turned on, always use the
clutch while changing gears to
avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with-
stand the shock of forced shift-
ing.
the clutch.
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
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