Brakes
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WARNING
Do not position fingers between hand control lever and handlebar grip. Improper hand positioning can impair control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00032a)
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WARNING
Do not apply brake strongly enough to lock the wheel. A locked wheel will skid and can cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00053a)
Apply brakes evenly to prevent wheels from locking up. A balance between rear and front brake is best.
Fork Lock
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WARNING
Do not operate vehicle with forks locked. Locking the forks restricts the vehicle's turning ability, which could result in death or serious injury. (00035a)
NOTICE
Protect your vehicle against theft. Failure to lock the motorcycle after parking could result in theft and/or equipment damage. (00151b)
See
Figure 1. The fork lock is located in the triple clamp on the right side and is locked with the key. The fork lock also has a sensor that detects whether or not it is engaged. The system will not allow propulsion while the fork lock is engaged. See Propulsion Interlocks in
Operation → Instruments.
Using the fork lock immediately after parking your motorcycle will discourage unauthorized use or theft.
Turn fork to full left position.
Insert key into fork lock.
Turn key to right position (clockwise).
Remove key.
To unlock fork, insert key into fork lock and turn to the left position (counter-clockwise). Remove lock key.
Check steering for proper operation by turning the handlebars through the full operating range. Handlebars should turn smoothly without binding.
Figure 1. Fork Lock (typical)