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RIDING ON HILLS
. When climbing steep hils, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rap-
idly to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
. When riding down a steep hill,
the engine may be used for
braking by shiftng to a lower
gear.
. Be careful, however, not to
allow the engine to overrev.
STOPPING AND PARKING
1. Turn the throttle grip away
from you to close the throttle
completely.
2. Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears
as motorcycle speed
decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) just be-
fore the motorcycle stops.
Neutral position can be con-
firmed by observing the neu-
tral indicator light.
AWARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilzethe front brake.
This can cause excessive stop-
ping distance and lead to a col-
lision. Using only the front or
rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
at the same time.
AWARNING
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
AWARNING
Hard braking on wet, loose,
rough, or other slippery sur-
faces can cause wheel skid
and loss of control.
Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular sunaces.
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