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)
The clutch hand lever is located on the left handlebar and is operated with the fingers of the left hand.
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 vehicle will not start.
Gear Shift Lever
The gear shift lever is located in front of the left rider footboard or footrest. The gear shift is operated with the left foot.
Neutral is found between first and second gear in a six speed shift pattern. See Operation → Shifting Gears.
Front Brake Lever
The front brake lever operates the front brake. Operate the hand lever with the fingers of the right hand. See Controls and Indicators → Brake System.
Throttle Control Grip
The throttle control grip 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) to close the throttle (decelerate). | |
| 2. | Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the throttle (accelerate). | |
| WARNING Do 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. NOTE The throttle adjustment screw should not be used under normal stop and go operating conditions. | |
| 4. | Screw the throttle adjustment screw in to increase friction on the grip. This friction provides a damping effect on throttle motion. |
Rear Brake Pedal
The rear brake pedal operates the brake on the rear wheel. Operate the rear brake pedal with the right foot. See Controls and Indicators → Brake System.