Electric Starter Switch
NOTE
The OFF/RUN switch MUST be in RUN position to operate engine.
See Figure 1. The electric starter switch is on the right handlebar control group. See Operation → Starting the Engine for detailed operation procedures.
- Put the engine OFF/RUN switch in the RUN position. Shift the transmission to neutral. Neutral (green) indicator lamp should be illuminated.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch. Turn ignition switch to IGNITION. Push the START switch to operate starter motor.
Engine OFF/RUN Switch
See Figure 1. The engine OFF/RUN switch (7) turns the ignition power ON or OFF. The engine OFF/RUN switch is on the right handlebar control. Push the top portion of the engine OFF/RUN switch to turn off ignition power and shut off the engine. Push the bottom portion of the engine OFF/RUN switch to turn on ignition power.
NOTE
- The engine OFF/RUN switch must be in the RUN position to start or operate the engine.
- The engine OFF/RUN switch should be used to shut off the engine.
- Turn engine OFF/RUN switch to OFF.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch. Turn the ignition key to OFF to turn the ignition power completely OFF.
Throttle Control Grip
See Figure 1. The throttle control grip (9) is on the right handlebar control. The throttle control grip is operated with the right hand.
To reduce rider fatigue on long trips, a spring-loaded throttle friction adjustment screw (10) is at the bottom of the throttle grip clamp on non-cruise equipped models.
| 1. | Slowly turn throttle control grip clockwise (toward the front) to close the throttle (decelerate). | |
| 2. | Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the throttle (accelerate). | |
 WARNINGDo not tighten throttle friction adjustment screw to the point where the engine will not return to idle automatically. Over-tightening can lead to loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00031b) | ||
| 3. | Loosen the throttle friction adjustment screw so the throttle returns to the idle position when the hand is removed from the grip. | |
| 4. | Screw the throttle adjustment screw in to increase friction on grip. This provides a damping effect on throttle motion. |
NOTE
Do not use the throttle friction adjustment screw under normal stop and go operating conditions.
Clutch Hand Lever
WARNINGDo 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)
See Figure 1. The clutch hand lever (1) is on the left handlebar. The clutch hand lever is operated with the fingers of the left hand.
- Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to fully disengage clutch.
- Shift to first gear using the gear shifter lever. See Controls and Indicators → Hand Controls: Basic Operation.
- Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage clutch.
A clutch switch is incorporated into the left handlebar switch assembly. It enables the rider to start the vehicle in any gear (or in neutral) as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. If the clutch is not disengaged and the vehicle is in gear, the engine does not start.
Horn Switch
See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pushing the horn switch (2) on the left handlebar control.
Headlamp Dimmer Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch (3) is on the left handlebar. The switch has two positions to activate the headlamps high or low beams.
- Press the top of the headlamp dimmer beam switch to activate the high beam.
- Press the bottom of the headlamp dimmer switch to return to the low beam.
See Controls and Indicators → INDICATOR LAMPS → Indicator Lamps. The (blue) high beam indicator lamp (2) illuminates when the high beam is on.
Turn Signal Switches
See Figure 1. Each handlebar control group contains a turn signal switch.
- The right turn signal switch (11) operates the right front and right rear flashing lamps.
- The left turn signal switch (4) operates the left front and left rear flashing lamps.
NOTE
Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps. Due to local regulations, this feature may not be available in all locations.
| 1 | Clutch hand lever |
| 2 | Horn switch |
| 3 | Headlamp dimmer switch |
| 4 | Left turn signal switch |
| 5 | Front brake master cylinder reservoir |
| 6 | Electric starter switch |
| 7 | Engine off/run switch |
| 8 | Brake hand lever |
| 9 | Throttle control grip |
| 10 | Throttle friction adjusting screw |
| 11 | Right turn signal switch |
| 12 | Clutch master cylinder reservoir |
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls