Newbie Questions

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1500 Nomad

I thought I was going to get to ride my Nomad tonight, at least to the dealer, but low and behold it would not start. Seems I may not know how to properly turn off the bike. The PO says the bike did not come with an owners manual, so I am in the dark about a bunch of things.

First, is it true that the bikes do not come with an owners manual? I want MOM! Guess I need to by one PDQ.

Second, after I got it started and was about to call it a night, I noticed the tail light was on, without the key being inside. That is probably what happened to my battery. When I pulled the key out I turned it clockwise and pulled out, it took me a while to figure out how to turn the key counter clockwise and get it out with no tail lights on. Why would you want to be able to remove the key and have the tail lights on? Also how do you lock the handlebars.

Third, I removed the seat to install the battery tender and I am not sure that I got it back on right. The screws line up fine, but there does not seem to be anything holding the front of the seat down. Is this correct?

Fourth, I opened up the right side saddlebag, in the dark, and almost could not get it to close.

Lastly, How do you get the left side cover off? I turned the key and pulled but nothing.

I guess it did not help that I was doing these things outside in the dark. I did have a shop light, but it did not help much.

Hope you do not mind all the questions, and thanks in advance.

Michael