Electric Starter Switch
NOTE
Off/Run switch MUST be in RUN position to operate engine.
See Figure 1. The electric starter switch is located 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 and the transmission in neutral. Neutral (green) indicator lamp should be illuminated.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition. Turn ignition/headlamp key switch to IGNITION and 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 located on the right handlebar control. Push the top portion of the engine off/run switch to turn off ignition power and shut the engine off. 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 the engine off.
- To shut the engine off, push the top of the off/run switch to the ignition OFF position.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position to turn the ignition power completely OFF.
Throttle Control Grip
See Figure 1. The throttle control grip (9) is located on the right handlebar control and is operated with the right hand.
To reduce rider fatigue on long trips, a spring loaded throttle friction adjustment screw (10) is located at the bottom of the throttle grip clamp on non-cruise equipped models.
| 1. | Slowly turn throttle control grip clockwise (toward the front of the bike) to close the throttle (decelerate). | |
| 2. | Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of bike) 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. | Unscrew 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
The throttle friction adjustment screw should not be used 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 located on the left handlebar and 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 → Gear Shift Lever.
- 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, the vehicle will not start.
Horn Switch
See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pushing on the horn switch (2) located on the left handlebar control group.
Headlamp Dimmer Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch (3) is located 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 will illuminate 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 (except International models).
| 1 | Clutch hand lever |
| 2 | Horn switch |
| 3 | Headlamp dimmer switch |
| 4 | Left turn signal switch |
| 5 | 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 |
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls