into the n
eutral position. The neu-
tral indicator light should come on
and then the clutch lever can be
released.
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l Improper b
raking can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes and apply
them smoothly.
l Make sure that the motorcycle
and the engine have sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower
gear. Engaging a lower gear
when the vehicle or engine
speed is too high could make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the engine to over-rev. This
could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also
cause engine or drive train dam-
age.
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Ti
ps for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
l Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
l Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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l Since t
he engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
l Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
l Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
Operation and important riding points
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