MSF Motorcycle Safety Foundation
eCourse with Complete Solutions
FINE-C Refers to - ANSWER-an engine pre-start routine.
FINE-C stands for, - ANSWER-Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and
Clutch.
The F in FINE-C means to.. - ANSWER-Fuel, if equipped, means to turn the fuel supply
valve on.
The I in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-Ignition, means turn the ignition switch to the On
position. Some indicator lights should come on.
The N in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Engine cut-off switch means put the switch in the
Run/On position.
The C in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Brake.
Do not use the ________ if the _________ is On as this could provide too much fuel to
the engine. - ANSWER-throttle, choke
Once the engine is started, you can release the _________ lever, but do so slowly in
case the motorcycle is not in _________. - ANSWER-clutch, neutral
Do not take your hand off the ________ when starting the engine of a motorcycle
because the motorcycle may be in gear. - ANSWER-clutch,
The throttle is located on - ANSWER-The right hand grip.
To roll on the throttle means to, - ANSWER-twist the throttle Towards You.
, The clutch level is located on - ANSWER-The left hand grip.
When you squeeze in the clutch, - ANSWER-there is no power going to the rear wheel.
The gearshift is located on - ANSWER-the left footrest.
To use the gearshift, - ANSWER-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 _________ - ANSWER-
an inch or so.
Most motorcycles have how many gears? - ANSWER-5 or 6
Neutral gear is located in between which gears? - ANSWER-First and second gear.
The fuel supply valve is located - ANSWER-under the Engine.
What does the fuel supply valve do? - ANSWER-The fuel supply valve controls the
amount of fuel to the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the - ANSWER-instrument cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include - ANSWER-On, Off and Lock, and some include
a Park position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... - ANSWER-engage the steering
lock and allow the key to be removed.
The Park position on the ignition switch.. - ANSWER-turns on the taillight for better
visibility when parked for a short time on the side of the road.
The Choke Control is located - ANSWER-on the handlebars or near the engine.
What does the choke control do? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-They do not.
Where is the engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-It allows you to shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip.
eCourse with Complete Solutions
FINE-C Refers to - ANSWER-an engine pre-start routine.
FINE-C stands for, - ANSWER-Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke and
Clutch.
The F in FINE-C means to.. - ANSWER-Fuel, if equipped, means to turn the fuel supply
valve on.
The I in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-Ignition, means turn the ignition switch to the On
position. Some indicator lights should come on.
The N in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Engine cut-off switch means put the switch in the
Run/On position.
The C in FINE-C is for - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Brake.
Do not use the ________ if the _________ is On as this could provide too much fuel to
the engine. - ANSWER-throttle, choke
Once the engine is started, you can release the _________ lever, but do so slowly in
case the motorcycle is not in _________. - ANSWER-clutch, neutral
Do not take your hand off the ________ when starting the engine of a motorcycle
because the motorcycle may be in gear. - ANSWER-clutch,
The throttle is located on - ANSWER-The right hand grip.
To roll on the throttle means to, - ANSWER-twist the throttle Towards You.
, The clutch level is located on - ANSWER-The left hand grip.
When you squeeze in the clutch, - ANSWER-there is no power going to the rear wheel.
The gearshift is located on - ANSWER-the left footrest.
To use the gearshift, - ANSWER-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 _________ - ANSWER-
an inch or so.
Most motorcycles have how many gears? - ANSWER-5 or 6
Neutral gear is located in between which gears? - ANSWER-First and second gear.
The fuel supply valve is located - ANSWER-under the Engine.
What does the fuel supply valve do? - ANSWER-The fuel supply valve controls the
amount of fuel to the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the - ANSWER-instrument cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include - ANSWER-On, Off and Lock, and some include
a Park position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... - ANSWER-engage the steering
lock and allow the key to be removed.
The Park position on the ignition switch.. - ANSWER-turns on the taillight for better
visibility when parked for a short time on the side of the road.
The Choke Control is located - ANSWER-on the handlebars or near the engine.
What does the choke control do? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-They do not.
Where is the engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-It allows you to shut off the engine
without removing your hand from the handgrip.
