
84 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Do not race the engine while the
transmission is in n e utra l.
WARNING
New tires are slippery and may
cause loss of control and injury.
A break-in period of 160 km (100
miles) is necessary to estab-
lish norma l tire traction. During
break-in, avoid sudden and max-
imum braking and acceleration,
and hard cornering.
In addition to the above, at 1 000
km (600 mile) it is e xtre mely important
that the owner has the initial mainte-
nance service performed by an autho-
rized Kawas aki dealer.
Starting the Engine
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Check that the engine stop switch is
in the
position.
A. Engine Stop Sw itch
B. Starter Button
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Turn the ignition key to position.
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Make sure the transmission is in neu-
tral.