Repeat the FINECS Every Time

FINECS is a handy acronym that stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine, Choke/Clutch, Stand – a must-know mantra that all beginners should learn.Remembering the FINECS will not only keep you safe, but also save you some embarrassment.

“F” for Fuel. Don’t forget to turn the fuel line on, or you’ll feel mighty foolish when you start up and then immediately stop again.

“I” for Ignition. Turn the ignition on.

“N” for Neutral. Make sure the bike is in neutral. If it’s in gear and you slip the clutch by mistake, then you could end up dumping it rather quickly.This also allows you to idle while it warms up.

“E” for Engine. The engine cut-off switch must be in the RUN/ON position. Otherwise, you’re not going anywhere.

“C” for Choke/Clutch. Use the choke as needed, and squeeze the clutch as a precaution against starting in gear.

“S” for Stand. Never, ever forget this one. Riding off with the stand down is both dangerous and embarassing, and discovering that it is still down as you take a turn can really be a shock.

Note: This is a spinoff version of the acronym “FINEC”, taught by the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation).