Fueling
Always dismount the motorcycle and refuel on level ground with the sidestand down. Review the fuel warnings. See Fuel and Exhaust Safety. Use only the recommended fuel. See the Fuel Recommendation section for details.
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To open the fuel tank cap 1, insert the ignition key into the cap lock and turn it clockwise. Hold the key in this position while lifting the cap.
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Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel tank filler neck.
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Hold the nozzle while filling. Do not rest the weight of the nozzle and hose on the filler neck. Do not leave the nozzle unattended.
NOTICEFuel can damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. If gasoline spills on the any part of the motorcycle, immediately rinse it off with water or wipe it dry with a clean cloth. -
Add fuel to the tank until it crests the oval-shaped opening 2 in the filler neck. The tank is full at this level. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
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Always close and lock the fuel cap before remounting the motorcycle. With the key rotated clockwise, close the fuel cap with your opposite hand and press it down firmly. Turn the key counter-clockwise to secure the lock.
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If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See Priming the Fuel System.