Honda CB300FA, CB300F, CBR 300, CB300F (2015), CBR300R (2015) Owner's Manual
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y.
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is
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Congratulations on your purchase
of
a new
Honda motorcycle.
Your selection
of
a
Honda makes you part
of
a worldwide family
of
satisfied customers
who
appreciate
Honda's reputation for building quality into
every product.
To
ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
•
Read
this owner's manual carefully.
• Follow
all
recommendations and
procedures contained
in
this manual.
•
Pay
close attention
to
safety
messages
contained
in
this manual and on the
motorcycle.
To
protect your investment,
we
urge you
to
take responsibility for
kee
ping your
motorcycle well serviced and maintained.
Also, observe the break-in guidelines, and
always perform the pre-ride inspection and
other periodic chec
ks
in this manual.
When service
is
required, remember
that
your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle
best.
If you have
the required mechanical
"know
-how
" and tools, you
can
purchase
an
official Honda Service Manual
to
help you
perform many maintenance and repair tasks.
~P.
114
Read
the warranty information thoroughly
so
that
you understand the warranty coverage
and
that
you are aware
of
your rights and
responsibilities.
~
P. 115
You may al
so
want
to
visit our website at
www.powersports.honda.com.
U!hfi!.f!I
www.honda.ca.
Happy riding!
Ca
lifornia Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
This
product contains or emits
chemicals known
to
the State
of
California
to
cause cancer and birth defects
or
other
reproductive harm.
A
ew
or s out a ety
Your safety, and the safety
of
others,
is
very
important. Operating this
motorcycle safely
is
an
important responsibility.
To
help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and
in
this manual.
This
information
alerts you
to
potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible
to
warn you about
all
hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a
motorcycle. You
must
use
your own good judgment.
You
wi
ll
find important safety information
in
a variety
of
forms, including:
•
Safety labels on the motorcycle
•
Safety Messages preceded
by
a safety alert
symbol
and one
of
three signal words:
DANGER,
WARNI
NG,
or CAUTI
ON.
These
signal words mean:
A
DANGER
You
WILL be KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY
HURT
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
A
WARNING
You
CAN be KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY
HURT
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
A
CAUTION
You
CAN be HURT
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
Other
important
information
is
provided
under
the
following
titles:
mmtil
Inform ation to help you avoid
damage
to
your motorcycle,
other property, or the
environment.
1
Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
•
Operation
Guide
P.
16
•
Maintenance
P.
30
•
Troubleshooting
P. 79
•
Information
P. 98
•
Specifications P.
11
9
•
Index P. 123
•
Safety Guidelines ..
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P.
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Safety
Labels ................................................
P.
7
Safety Precautions ...........
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P.
9
Riding Precautions .......
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Accessories &
Modifications
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15
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines
to
enhance your safety:
• Perform
all
routine and regular inspections
specified
in
this manual.
•
Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
aw
ay before filling the fuel tank.
•
Do
not
run the engine
in
enclosed or part ly
enclosed
areas. Carbon monoxide
in
exhaust
gas
es
is tox
ic
and can kill you.
Always
Wear a Helmet
It's a prov en fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other
in
juri
es.
So
always
wear
an
approved motorcycle helmet and
protective
a
pparel.~
P. 9
Safety Guidelines
Before
Riding
Make sure that you a
re physically fit, mentally
focused and free
of
alcohol and drugs. Check
that
you and your passenger a
re
both wearing
an
approved motorcycle helmet and protective
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding
onto
the grab rails or
your waist, leaning wi th
you
in
turns, and keeping their feet on the
footpegs,
even
whe
n the motorcycle
is
stopped.
Take
Time
to
Learn & Practice
Even
if
you have ridden othe r motorcycles,
practice riding
in
a safe area
to
become familiar
wi
th
how
this motorcycle wor
ks
and handles
a.nd
to
become accustomed
to
the
motorcycl~'s
si
ze
and weight.
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Safety Guidelines
We recommend that all riders
take a certified
course approved by the
Motorcycle Safety .
Foundation
(MSF).
New ride
rs shou
ld
sta
rt
wit
h
the
bas
ic cou
rse,
and
even
experienced riders
will find the
advanced
course benefi
cia
l.
Fo
r information about the MSF tra ining cou
rse
neares
t you, call
the national toll-free number :
(800) 446-9227.
Im
Oth
er ridi
ng tips can
be
found
in
the You
and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips
booklet
that
came
with your motorcycle.
Ride
Defensively
Always pay attention
to
other vehicles around
you, and do
not
assume that other dri
vers
see
you.
Be
prepared
to
stop quickly or perform
an
evasive
maneuver.
Make
Yourself
Easy
to
See
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by
wearing bright reflective clothing,
pos
itioning yourself
so
other drivers
can
see
you, signaling before turning or changing l
anes
,
and using your horn when necessary.
Ride
within
Your
Limits
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditi
ons
warrant
Fatigue and
inattention
ca
n impair your ability
to use
good
judgment and ride
safely.
Don't
Drink
and
Ride
Alcoh
ol and
ridi
ng
don't mix.
Even
one
alcohol
ic
drink
can reduce your ability
to
respond to changi
ng
conditi
ons,
and your
reac
tion time gets worse with every additional
drink.
Don't drink a
nd ride,
and don
't
let your
frie
nd
s drink and ride eith
er.
Keep
Your
Honda
in
Safe
Condition
It's important
to
keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and
in
safe riding condition.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform
all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed
load
limits
(
~
P. 15), and do not modify
your
motorcycle
or
install accessories
that
would make your motorcycle
unsafe(~
P.
14).
If
You
are
Involved
in a Crash
Personal safety
is
your first priority. If you
or
anyone
else
has
been injur
ed,
take time
to
ass
ess the severity
of
the injuries and whether
it
is
safe
to
continue riding. Call
for
emergency
assis
tance
if
needed. Also
follow
applicable
laws
and regulat ions if another person or
vehicle
is
involved in the crash .
If you decide
to
continue riding, first
eva
luate
the condition
of
your motorcycle. If the engine
is
sti
ll
running, turn it off. Inspect
for
fluid leaks,
Safety Guidelines
check the tightn
ess
of critical nuts and bo l
ts,
and check t
he
handlebar, control levers, brakes,
and
whee l
s.
Ride
slowly and caut iously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that
is
not
immediate ly apparent. H
ave
your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility
as
soon
as
possibl
e.
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Safety Guidelines
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Carbon
Monoxide
Hazard
~
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
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a colorless
, odorless
gas. Breathi
ng carbo n
)
monox
ide
can
cause
loss
of consciousness and
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may l
ead
to
death.
,.,
u
..,
! If you run the engi
ne
in
confined or even partly
enclosed ar
ea,
the air you b
rea
th e could contain
a dangerous
amount
of carbon monox ide.
Never
ru
n yo
ur
motorcycle inside a garage or
ot
her enclosure.
6
A
WARNING
Carbon
monoxide
gas
is
toxic.
Breathing
it
can cause
unconsciousness and even
kill you.
Avoid
any areas or activities
that
expose you
to
carbon
monoxide.
Safety Labels
Safety and information labels on your
motorcycle provi
de
important safety
information and may warn you
of
potenti
al
hazards
that
could cau
se
ser
ious injur
y.
Rea
d
these
labels carefully
and don' t rem
ove
them.
For
your
protection, always
wear
your
helmet
while
riding.
Read
the
owner
's
manual
carefully.
Safety Labels
If a label comes
off
or becomes hard
to rea
d,
contact your
dea
ler
for
a replacement.
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Safety Labels
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Cold
tire
piassures:
Tire
brand
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weight
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Rear
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Front
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140
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Safety Precautions
•
Ride
cautiously and
kee
p your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
•
Keep
passenger's hands
onto
the gr
ab
rails
or
your waist, passenger's feet on the footpegs
while riding.
• Always consider the safety
of
your passenger,
as
well
as
other dri
vers
and riders.
Protective
Apparel
Make sure
that
you and any passenger are
wearing
an
approved motorcycle helmet,
eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing.
Ride
defensively in response
to
weather and road conditions.
I Helmet
Should
be safety-standard certifi
ed, high-
visibility,
and co
rrect
size
for
your hea
d.
• Must
fit
comfortably but
secu
rel
y,
wit
h the
chin strap fasten
ed.
Safety Precautions
• F
ace
shield
with
unobstructed field
of
vision
or other approved
eye
protect ion.
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Look
for a DO
T (Department
of
Transportation) certificat i
on
label on any helmet
you bu
y.
A
WARNING
Not
wearing a helmet
increases
the
chance
of
serious
injury
or
death
in a
crash.
Make
sure
that
you and any passenger
always
wear
an approved
helmet
and
protective
apparel.
I Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves
with high abrasion
r
esistance
contin
ued
9
10
Riding Precautions
I
Boots
or
Riding
Shoes
Sturdy boots
with
non-slip sol
es
and ankle
protection
I
Jacket
and
Pants
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and
durable long pants
for
riding (or a
protective
suit).
Riding Precautions
Break-in
Period
During the first 300 miles (500 km)
of
running,
follow
these guidelines
to
ensure your
motorcycle's future reliability and performance.
•Avoid
full-throttle starts and rapid
acce
leration.
•Avoid
hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
•
Ride
conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelin
es:
• Avoid
excess
ively hard braking and down-
shifts.
~
Sudden
braking
can
reduce the
motorcycle's stability.
~Wh
ere
possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you ri
sk
sliding out.
•
Exercise
caution
on
low
traction surfaces.
.....
The
whee
ls
lock more easily on such
surfac
es,
and braking distances are longer.
•
Avoid continuous braking.
.....
Repeated braking, such
as
when
descending
long, steep slopes
can
se
riously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effect iveness.
U
se
engine braking
with
intermittent
use
of
the brakes
to
reduce speed.
•
For
full braking effectiveness, operate both
the
front
and rear brakes together.
Riding Precautions
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Anti-lock
Brake
System
(ABS)
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This
model
is
equipped with
an
Anti-lock Brake
System (A
BS)
designed
to
help prevent the
brakes from locking up during hard braking.
•ABS
does
not
reduce braking distance.
In
certain circumstances,
ABS
may result
in
a
longer stopping distance.
•
ABS
does
not
function at speeds bel
ow
6
mph
(10 km/h).
• T
he
brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly
when applying the brakes. This
is
normal.
• Always
use
the recommended tires
to
ensure
correct
ABS
operation.
I
Engine
Braking
Engine braking hel
ps
slow your motor
cycle
dow
n when you rel
ease
the
thrott
le. For
furt her
slowing action, downshift
to
a lowe r gear. U
se
engine braking with intermi
ttent
use
of
the
br
akes
to reduce
speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
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Riding Precautions
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Wet
or
Rainy
Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery whe n wet. and
wet
brakes
further
reduce brakin
g efficiency.
E
xe
rci
se
extra caution when braking
in
wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
ridi
ng
at low
speed to help
them dry.
Parking
•
Park
on a firm, level paved surface.
• If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park
so
that the motorcycle cannot
mo
ve
or fall over.
• Make sure
that
high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact
wit
h flammable
materials.
•
Do
not
touch the engine, muffler, br
akes
and
other high -temperature parts
unt
il
they cool
down.
•To
reduce the likelihood
of
theft, always lock
the handlebar and remove the
key
when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
U
se
of
an
anti-theft dev
ice
is also
recommended.
I
Parking
with the
Side
Stand
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the
side sta
nd
down.
3.
Slowly l
ean
the motorcycle
to
the left until its
weight
rests
on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handleb
ar
fully
to
the left.
~
Turning
the handlebar
to
the right reduces
stability and may
cause
the motorcycle
to
fa
ll.
5.
Turn the ignition switch
to
the
LOCK
position
and remove the
key.~
P. 25
Refueling
and
Fuel
Guidelines
Follow
these guidelin
es
to
protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
•
Use
only unleaded gasoline.
•
Use
recommended octane number. Using
lower octane gasoline w
ill
result in decreased
engine performance.
•
Do
not
use
fuels cont
aining a high
concentration
of
alcohol. ~ P. 113
•
Do
not
use
stale
or contamin
ated gasoline
or
an
oil/gasoline mixture.
• Avoid getting
dirt
or
water
in
the fuel tank.
Riding Precautions
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Accessories &
Modifications
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise
that
you do not add any
accessories
that
were
not
specifically designed
or approved
for
your motorcycl e
by
Honda or
make modifications
to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing
so
can
make
it
unsafe.
Modifying your
motorcycle may
also
void your
warranty and make your
motorcycle illegal
to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding
to
install accessories on your
motorcycle
be
certain the modification
is
safe
and legal.
A
WARNING
Improper
accessories
or
modifications
can
cause a crash
in
which
you
can
be
seriously
hurt
or
killed.
Follow
all
instructions
in
this
owner's
manual
regarding
accessories
and
modifications.
Do
not
pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your
motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed
for
these attachments, and their
use
can
seriously impair your motorcycle's handling.
Loading
• Carrying extra
weight
affects your
motorcycle's handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed
for
the load you
are carrying.
• Avoid carrying an
excessive
load and keep
within specifi
ed
load limits.
~Maximum
weight capacity
P. 119
•
Tie
all luggage securel
y,
evenly balanced and
close
to
the center
of
the motorcycle.
•
Do not place objects near the light s or the
muffler.
A
WARNING
Overloading
or
improper
loading
can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt
or
killed.
Follow
all load limits and
other
loading
guidelines in
this
manual.
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CB300FA
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CD
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Front
brake
fluid
reservoir
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grip~
-~---Engine
oil
fill
cap~
Engine
oil
filter~
Engine
oil
level inspection
window~
Engine
oil
drain
bolt~
---
Coolant reserve
tank~
,----------Clutch
lever~
Fuel
fill
cap
c:Jm
Front
seat~
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seat~
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Instruments
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SEL
I button
Do
not
operate
the
engine
in
the
tachometer
red
zone.
Excessive
engine
speed
can
adversely
affect
engine
life.
Tachometer red zone
(excessive engine rpm range)
I
SET
I button
Display Check
When
the
ignition
switch
is
turned on, all
the
mode and digital segments will show,
and the
tachometer
segment progress
to
maximum scale and
then
disappear.
If any part
of
these displays does
not
come on
when
it
should, have
your
dealer check
for
problems. Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter
Speedometer
[TRIP
A/B]
I
SEL
I
button
switches between
odometer
& tripmeters.
• Odometer: Total distance ridden.
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reset
to
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L_Clock
(12-hour display)
Fuel
gauge
Remaining fuel
when
only 1st
(E)
segment starts flashing:
IT
approximately 0.61
US
gal (2.3 liters)
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Display
Setting
You can adjust
the
following
settings.
• Clock setting
• Changing
of
the
speed and mileage
unit
Adjustment
will
be cancelled
if
the
button
is
not
pressed
for
about
30
seconds, unless
each display setting was pre-set individually .
1 Clock setting:
0 Turn the ignition switch on.
f)
Press
and hold the
SEL
and
SET
buttons until
the hour digits start flashing.
8
Press
the
SEL
button until the desired hour
is
displayed.
~
Press
and hold
to
advance the hour fast.
0
Press
the
SET
button. The minute digits start
flashing.
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the
SEL
button until the desired
minute
is
displayed.
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Press
and hold
to
advance the minute
fast.
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Press
the
SET
button. The clock
is
set, and
then the
display moves
to
the changing
of
the speed and mileage unit.
....
The
adjustment
can
also
be
set
by
turning
the ignition switch off.
2 Changing
of
the
speed and mileage
unit:
0 After clock setting, the speed and mileage
unit
start flashing.
f)
Press
the
SEL
button
to
select either
"km/h"
and
"km"
or
"mph"
and
"mile".
8
Press
the
SET
button.
The
speed and
mileage
unit
is
set, and then the display
returns
to
the ordinary display .
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The adjustment
can
also
be
set
by
turning
the ignition switch off.
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Indicators
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Left turn signal indicator
12
O PGM-FI (Programmed
Fuel
Injection)
malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL)
Comes
on briefly when the ignition switch
is
turned on with the engine stop switch
in
the
0
(Run)
position.
If it comes on while engine
is
running:
cm
¢ Right turn signal indicator
N Neutral indicator
Comes on when the
transmission
is
in
Neutral.
-F-
High coolant temperature
indicator
Comes on briefly when the ignition
switch
is
turned on.
If
it
comes
on while riding:
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D High beam indicator
(@
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ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)
indicator
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Comes on when the ignition switch
is
turned on .
Goes
off
when your speed
reaches
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
If it comes
on
while riding:
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Switches
~-~~-Engine
stop switch
Should normally remain
in
the
0 (Run) position.
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In
an
emergency, switch to the
~(Off)
position (the starter
motor
will not operate)
to
stop
the engine.
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Start button
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Horn
button
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Turn
signal switch
~
Pressing
the switch turns the
turn
signal off.
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dimmer switch
•
go:
High beam
• §D: Low beam
- Ignition Switch
Switches
the
electrical system
on/off,
locks
the
steering.
....
Key
can
be
removed when
in
the
OFF
or
LOCK
position.
Steering Lock
Lock
the
steering
when
parking
to
help
prevent
theft.
A U-shaped
wheel
lock
or
similar device
is
also recommended.
Push
A llB
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Ignit i
on
Turn key
ON
Turns
electrical
system
on
for starting/riding.
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engine off. t
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Locks
steering.
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I Locking
0 Turn the handlebar
all
the way
to
the left.
f)
Push
the
key
down, and turn the ignition
switch
to
the
LOCK
position.
....
Jiggle the handlebar if the lock
is
difficult
to
engage.
8 Remove the
key.
I Unlocking
Insert
the
key, push
it
in, and
turn
the
ignition
switch
to
the
OFF
position.
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Starting
the
Engine
Start your engine using the
following
procedure.
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•
If
the
engine
does
not
start
within 5 seconds,
turn
the
ignition
off
and
wait
10
seconds
before
trying
to
start
the
engine
again
to
recover
battery
voltage.
•
Extended
fast
idling
and
revving
the
engine
can
damage
the
engine,
and
the exhaust
system.
•
Snapping
the
throttle
or
fast
idling
for
more
than
about
5
minutes
may
cause
exhaust
pipe
discolouration.
•
The
engine will
not
start
if
the
throttle
is
fully
open.
0 Make
sure
the engine stop switch
is
in
the
0
(Run)
position.
f)
Turn the ignition switch
to
the
ON
position.
f)
Shift the transmission to Neutral ([ill
indicator
comes
on). Alternatively, pull
in
the clutch lever
to
start your motorcycle
with the transmission
in
gear
so
long
as
the
side
stand
is
raised.
0
Press
the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
If
the
engine does
not
start:
CD
Open
the throttle fully
and
press
the start
button for 5 seconds.
0
Repeat
the normal starting procedure.
@ If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly
if idling
is
unstable.
@) If the engine
does
not start, wait
10
seconds
before trying
steps
CD
& 0 again.
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Engine Will
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