MSF Motorcycle Safety Foundation eCourse

FINE-C Refers to - an engine pre-start routine. FINE-C stands for, - Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and Clutch. The F in FINE-C means to.. - Fuel, if equipped, means to turn the fuel supply valve on. The I in FINE-C is for - Ignition, means turn the ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator lights should come on. The N in FINE-C is for - Neutral, means to be in Neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster "indicates" neutral. When in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward and backward with the clutch lever and front brake lever released. The E in FINE-C is for - Engine cut-off switch means put the switch in the Run/On position. The C in FINE-C is for - Choke and Clutch, means to set the choke and squeeze in the clutch lever. The choke should be On for a cold engine, although some motorcycles do not have a choke. Always apply at least one _________ when starting the engine. - Brake. Do not use the ________ if the _________ is On as this could provide too much fuel to the engine. - throttle, choke Once the engine is started, you can release the _________ lever, but do so slowly in case the motorcycle is not in _________. - clutch, neutralDo not take your hand off the ________ when starting the engine of a motorcycle because the motorcycle may be in gear. - clutch, The throttle is located on - The right hand grip. To roll on the throttle means to, - twist the throttle Towards You. The clutch level is located on - The left hand grip. When you squeeze in the clutch, - there is no power going to the rear wheel. The gearshift is located on - the left footrest. To use the gearshift, - Lift your foot up for a higher gear, and press down for a lower gear. Whens shifting gears, your foot only needs to move up or down _________ - an inch or so. Most motorcycles have how many gears? - 5 or 6 Neutral gear is located in between which gears? - First and second gear. The fuel supply valve is located - under the Engine. What does the fuel supply valve do? - The fuel supply valve controls the amount of fuel to the engine tank The Ignition Switch is often located near the - instrument cluster. Positions on the ignition switch include - On, Off and Lock, and some include a Park position.The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... - engage the steering lock and allow the key to be removed. The Park position on the ignition switch.. - turns on the taillight for better visibility when parked for a short time on the side of the road. The Choke Control is located - on the handlebars or near the engine. What does the choke control do? - It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine. It also raises the idle to permit the engine to warm quickly. It should be turned Off as soon as the engine idles smoothly without it. Fuel Injected motorcycles do or not have a choke control? - They do not. Where is the engine cut-off switch? - The Engine Cut-Off Switch can be found near the right handgrip and is operated with the thumb. What does the engine cut-off switch do? - It allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip. The Turn Signal Switch is usually located - near the left handgrip and is operated with the thumb. The High-Low Beam Switch is near - the left handgrip and is operated with the thumb. The Horn Button is located near - the left handgrip and operated with the thumb. The Engine Start Button is usually located - near the right handgrip and is operated with the thumb.The speedometer - a portion of the instrument cluster that measures road speed. The Tachometer - indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute or RPM. It has a red zone for maximum engine speed that should never be exceeded.` What kinds of indicator lights may be displayed? - Indicator Lights may include neutral, high beam, turn signal, oil pressure, side stand down, and more. Check the motorcycle owner's manual. The Side Stand - supports the motorcycle when parked. Some motorcycles may also have a center stand that - helps when doing maintenance. It can also provide more stability. The front brake provides - 70 percent or more of the motorcycle's stopping power. This is because forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface. front brake is located - in front of the right hand grip -- squeeze to use rear brake is located - on the right foot pedal. When starting the engine, - Apply the brakes, squeeze the clutch, and press the starter button. When starting the engine, do not use the _______ if the choke is On as this could provide too much fuel to the engine. - throttle Do not take your hand off the clutch when starting the engine of a motorcycle because - the motorcycle may be in gear. To stop the engine, - First, move the engine cut-off switch to Off with your right thumb. Do this every time so you can develop the habit in case you need to shut off the engine in an emergency.