Clutch Hand Lever

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)

See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). The clutch hand lever (1) is operated with the fingers of the left hand. See Operation → Shifting Gears.

Gear Shift Lever

See Figure 1. The gear shift lever is operated with the left foot. Neutral is found between first and second gear in the six speed shift pattern. See Operation → Shifting Gears.

Figure 1. Shift Pattern and Shift Lever

Left-Hand Control Module

See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). Operate the switches on the left hand control module (2) with the thumb of the left hand. See Operation → Left Hand Control Switches.

Speedometer/Odometer

See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). The current road speed is displayed in the speedometer (3). The accumulated mileage and individual trip mileage is displayed in the odometer window in the face of the speedometer. See Operation → Instruments.

Right-Hand Control Module

See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). Operate the switches on the right hand control module (4) with the thumb of the right hand. See Operation → Right Hand Control Switches.

Brakes

WARNING

Front brake lever: See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). The front brake lever (5) controls the front brake. Operate hand lever with fingers of right hand.

Rear brake pedal: See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). The rear brake pedal (6) activates the rear wheel brake. Operate rear brake pedal with right foot.

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.

Throttle Twist Grip

Accelerate:See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). Slowly twist throttle twist grip (6) backward (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the throttle.

Decelerate: Slowly twist throttle control grip forward (toward the front) to close the throttle.

Ignition Switch

NOTE

The headlamp and tail lamps operate when the switch is in the IGNITION position.

See Your Motorcycle → Primary Controls and Service Components → Controls and Service Components (Typical). Unlock the ignition switch (7) with the ignition key. Rotate the switch to the desired position. Refer to Table 1.

To start the engine, see Operation → Starting the Engine.

Fork Lock

NOTICE

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position before locking the motorcycle. Leaving the switch in the ACC position will keep the instrument lights on and result in a discharged battery. (00492b)

NOTICE

Protect your vehicle against theft. After parking your motorcycle, lock the steering head and ignition switch. Failure to lock your motorcycle can result in theft and/or equipment damage. (00491c)

See Figure 2. Park your motorcycle. Use the fork lock to discourage theft or unauthorized use. Refer to Table 1.

Turn the fork full left.
Insert the key into the switch.
Push the key in and turn to LOCK.
Remove the key.
To unlock fork, insert key, push and turn to OFF position. Remove key.
Check steering for proper operation by turning the handlebars through the full operating range. Handlebars should turn smoothly without binding.

1	IGNITION
2	ACC
3	OFF
4	LOCK

Figure 2. Ignition and Fork Lock Switch

Table 1. Ignition Switch and Fork Lock

SWITCH	NAME	FUNCTION
	ACC	Turns on accessories. Instrument lamps are on. Brake lamp and horn can be activated.
	IGNITION	Turns on ignition, lamps and accessories. The engine will start and run.
	LOCK	Front fork locked.
	OFF	Turns off ignition, lamps and accessories. Motorcycle is turned off and cannot be started.
	PUSH	Push to lock the front fork.