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EntertainmentHow to Ride a Motorcycle

How to Turn on & Shut Off a Motorcycle

Transcript

Hey guys, it’s Joonil Park again, this video’s to show you how to turn on and turn off your motorcycle. Now, depending on your bike, there are certain things you want to check for. One being a fuel supply valve. Newer fuel injected motorcycles, like this Triumph Street triple R, is fuel injected and does not have one. The computer will do it automatically.

You still want to check for certain things, like making sure the bike is in neutral. Pushing the bike, having the wheels turn freely, shows you mechanically the transmission is in neutral. You start by turning on your ignition, making sure the red engine cut off switch is down on the run position. If your bike is cabureted and has a choke, you will have to turn that on as well.

Pull in the clutch, as many motorcycles have safety fail safes, and then thumb the black starter button. Now when you are ready to shut it off, the red cut off switch, by definition, will get the job done. Remember to turn off your key, as batteries will drain if you leave on the electrics. And there you go.


Lessons in this Guide

How to Ride a Motorcycle with Joonil Park

How to Get a Motorcycle License

How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe

How to Ride a Motorcycle Offensively

How to Ride a Motorcycle Defensively

Hand Signals for Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips on Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips for Long Distance Riding on a Motorcycle

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle on the Highway

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle at Night

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the City

Steering vs. Countersteering

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle without the Clutch

How to Ride a Motorcycle with a Passenger

Cornering Tips & Techniques

How to Lean a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Hazards on a Motorcycle

How to Do a Figure 8 on a Motorcycle

How to Make a U-Turn on a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Stalling on a Motorcycle

How to Use the Clutch on a Motorcycle

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle

How to Walk a Motorcycle

How to Start & Stop a Motorcycle

How to Turn on & Shut Off a Motorcycle

How to Mount a Motorcycle

How to Push a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Controls

Understanding the Parts of a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Safety Gear

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