Section 4 Starting The Engine It’s Not Hard To Get It Going. 1. Complete your pre-ride check. (See Section 2) 2. Get on the motorcycle. 3. Shift into neutral.* 4. Choke or fuel enrichment lever on if the engine is cold. 5. Clutch lever out.* 6. Little or no throttle according to MOM (motorcycle owners manual). 7. Press the starter button to start the engine. *Note: Starting in gear is sometimes necessary. Use the
I MAGE 3.3 Starter Button. See the little circle with the lightning bolt below the red engine stop switch?
same steps as above but pull the clutch lever IN while starting the engine. Be Careful: Starting in gear is NOT recommended for cold starts or as a routine practice. Sometimes clutch plates stick or drag until the engine oil circulates so the bike creeps forward when you hit the starter. 50