GENERAL INF OR MATION 31
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Moving Off
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Check that the side st
and is up.
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Pull in the clutch le v e r.
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Shift into 1st gear.
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Open the throttle a little, and start to let out the
clutch lever very slowly.
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As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle
a little more, gi
ving the engine just enough fuel to
keep it from stalling.
Shifting Gears
This mo torc ycle is eq
uipped with a 5-speed “return
shift” transmission. The neutral is located halfway
between 1st and 2nd gear. “Return shift” means
that when shifting up
or down, each gear must be
engaged before the next highe r or lower g ear may
be selected.
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To engage first gea
r from the neutral position, pull
in the c lutch lever and push down on the shift
pedal, gently release the clutch lever, then release
the shift pedal.
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To shift up to the next gear, pull in the clutch lever,
lift the shift pedal with your toes, gently release the
clutch lever, an
d then release the shift pedal.
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To shift down to the next gear, pull in the clutch
lever, push the shift pedal down as far as it will go,
gently release t
he clutch lever, then release the
shift pedal.
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed
causes engine rpm to increase excessively,
potentially damaging the engine and it may
also cause the rear wheel to skid and cause
an accident.