MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's Course Practice Test

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What does the letter "C" signify in the FINE-C engine pre-start routine?

  1. Chain adjustment

  2. Clutch engagement

  3. Cylinder position

  4. Choke and Clutch

The correct answer is: Choke and Clutch

In the FINE-C engine pre-start routine, the letter "C" signifies the action of activating or engaging the choke. This is important because starting a motorcycle with a cold engine may require the use of the choke to richen the air-fuel mixture, making it easier for the engine to start. Engaging the choke helps the engine run smoothly until it warms up to operating temperature. Therefore, the correct answer is D - Choke and Clutch. Option A, chain adjustment, is not related to the FINE-C engine pre-start routine. Option B, clutch engagement, is part of the routine but does not specifically represent the "C" in FINE-C. Option C, cylinder position, is not a common step in the pre-start routine and does not align with the typical FINE-C sequence.