The starter interlock
system allows the engine to be started only when the transmission
is in neutral, or when the transmission
is in gear with the clutch disengaged (clutch lever
pulled in). The engine should NEVER start in any gear except neutral
if
the sidestand is down. See
Sidestand.
| TIP |
| If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting
to restart the engine. See Priming
the Fuel System. |
- Perform the Pre-Ride
Inspections. See Before
You Ride. Properly secure any cargo.
- Straddle the motorcycle
and bring it to the fully upright position. Retract the sidestand.
| TIP |
| When the electrical system is activated with either the power switch
or the starter switch, the key fob must be within range.
See Keyless
Ignition. |
- Move the engine stop/run
switch to the RUN position.
- Shift the transmission
to neutral.
- Apply the front brakes.
Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch lever fully toward the handlebar).
- The motorcycle may
be electrically activated by pressing either the starter switch or
power switch. Then with the throttle
closed, press and release the starter switch
to start the engine. The starter motor will crank until the engine
starts, but
no more than 3 seconds. If the engine does
not start, wait five seconds and try again.
- If starting a COOL
engine, DO
NOT open the throttle while starting. Idle speed is computer controlled
and idle speed will adjust automatically depending
on engine temperature and air temperature.
Allow the engine to warm up for one minute minimum at low RPM after
starting. Do
not run the engine above 2500 RPM. If starting a WARM engine, DO NOT open the throttle while starting.
- If either the check
engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator (or display) remains
on after the engine starts, stop
the engine immediately. Refer to the low oil pressure indicator/display
information in the Low Oil Pressure Display section or the Indicator
Lamps
section.
| NOTICE |
| Operating an engine with a misfire or non-firing cylinder can overheat
the catalytic converter, which could result in catalytic
converter damage and
loss of emission control. DO NOT OPERATE the motorcycle if a misfire
or non-firing cylinder exists. |
- Leave the throttle
closed and allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow
to normal as the engine warms to operating
temperature.
| TIP |
| Do not rev the engine or put the transmission in gear immediately
after starting the engine. Allow the engine to idle for
about 30 seconds after
a warm start or at least one minute after a cold start (longer in
cold weather). This will allow oil
to reach all areas
before the engine is put under load. |
| NOTICE |
| Do not run the engine at high RPM with the clutch disengaged or the
transmission in neutral. Maximum safe engine speed is
5400 RPM. Never exceed
the maximum safe RPM as this could result in serious engine damage. |
| NOTICE |
| The engine is air-cooled and requires unrestricted air flow to ensure
proper operating temperature. Long periods of idling
or traveling at very
low speeds (such as during a parade) may overheat the engine, resulting
in serious engine damage. |
