Content Source: 2019 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9928968 R02) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Stopping the Engine

Before stopping the engine, bring the motorcycle to a complete stop. Shift to neutral or disengage the clutch.
WARNING
Stopping the engine with the transmission in gear while the motorcycle is moving could cause loss of rear wheel traction or engine and transmission damage, which could cause loss of control and serious injury or death. Always stop the engine after the motorcycle is fully stopped and the transmission is in neutral. If the engine stops unexpectedly while the motorcycle is moving, pull the clutch and guide the motorcycle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic. Turn the ignition switch off.
  1. When fully stopped, shift into neutral.
  2. Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position.
  3. Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the ignition key.

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