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Operation Engine Break-in Period Starting the Engine The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the transmission is in neutral, or when the transmission is in gear with the clutch disengaged (clutch lever pulled in) and the sidestand retracted. Tip: If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See page 40. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Perform the pre-ride inspections. See page 30. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Engage the front brake and place the sidestand in the stored (up) position. If the neutral indicator is not illuminated, shift the transmission to neutral. Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position. You should hear the fuel pump run momentarily as it pressurizes the fuel system. CAUTION! Do not rev the engine or put the transmission in gear immediately after starting the engine. Allow the engine to idle for about one minute after a cold start, or 30 seconds after a warm start, to allow the oil to reach all areas requiring lubrication before the engine is put under load. 7. Leaving the throttle closed, press and hold the starter button to start the engine. Release the button promptly when the engine starts. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, release the starter button. Wait five seconds, then try again. Tip: Hold the starter button for as short a time as possible to minimize battery drain. Do not hold the starter button for more than 10 seconds at one time. 8. If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator remains on after the engine starts, stop the engine. See page 21. Tilt Sensor The tilt sensor (if equipped) stops the engine if the motorcycle tips beyond 45 degrees to one side. If this occurs, the check engine light will also illuminate.To restart the engine, cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 seconds, then restart the engine. Shifting Gears Recommended Shift Points Upshifting (Accelerating) Gear Change 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to O/D (if equipped) Recommended Speed 18 MPH (29 km/h) 30 MPH (48 km/h) 40 MPH (64 km/h) 50 MPH (80 km/h) 60 MPH (97 km/h) Downshifting (Decelerating) Gear Change O/D to 5 (if equipped) 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 Recommended Speed 50 MPH (80 km/h) 35 MPH (56 km/h) 25 MPH (40 km/h) 15 MPH (24 km/h) 10 MPH (16 km/h) 41

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Operation
Engine Break-in Period
Starting the Engine
The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the transmission is in
neutral, or when the transmission is in gear with the clutch disengaged (clutch lever pulled
in) and the sidestand retracted.
Tip:
If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See
page 40.
1.
Perform the pre-ride inspections. See page 30.
2.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position.
3.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position.
4.
Engage the front brake and place the sidestand in the stored (up) position.
5.
If the neutral indicator is not illuminated, shift the transmission to neutral.
6.
Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position. You should hear the fuel pump
run momentarily as it pressurizes the fuel system.
CAUTION!
Do not rev the engine or put the transmission in gear immediately after starting the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for about one minute after a cold start, or 30 seconds after a warm start, to
allow the oil to reach all areas requiring lubrication before the engine is put under load.
7.
Leaving the throttle closed, press and hold the starter button to start the engine. Release
the button promptly when the engine starts. If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, release the starter button. Wait five seconds, then try again.
Tip:
Hold the starter button for as short a time as possible to minimize battery drain. Do not hold the
starter button for more than 10 seconds at one time.
8.
If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator remains on after the
engine starts, stop the engine. See page 21.
Tilt Sensor
The tilt sensor (if equipped) stops the engine if the motorcycle tips beyond 45 degrees to one
side. If this occurs, the check engine light will also illuminate.To restart the engine, cycle the
ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 seconds, then restart the engine.
Shifting Gears
Recommended Shift Points
Upshifting (Accelerating)
Downshifting (Decelerating)
Gear Change
Recommended
Speed
Gear Change
Recommended Speed
1 to 2
18 MPH (29 km/h)
O/D to 5 (if equipped)
50 MPH (80 km/h)
2 to 3
30 MPH (48 km/h)
5 to 4
35 MPH (56 km/h)
3 to 4
40 MPH (64 km/h)
4 to 3
25 MPH (40 km/h)
4 to 5
50 MPH (80 km/h)
3 to 2
15 MPH (24 km/h)
5 to O/D
(if equipped)
60 MPH (97 km/h)
2 to 1
10 MPH (16 km/h)