5-5
STARTING OFF AND SHIFTING
1. Kick up side stand.
2. Apply the front brake.
WARNING
Carrying a passenger can
greatly reduce your ability to
balance and steer this motor-
cycle. If you carry a passenger,
you can lose control and both
you and the passenger can be
severely injured.
Never carry a passenger. This
motorcycle has a long seat so
you can change position to
maneuver the motorcycle.
WARNING
Operating this motorcycle on
public roads or highways can
be hazardous. This motorcycle
does not meet safety standards
for use on public roads.
Never operate this motorcycle
on any road or highway, even a
dirt or gravel one. It is illegal to
operate this motorcycle on
public roads or highway in
many states.
WARNING
Riding this motorcycle at
excessive speed increases
your chances of losing control
of the motorcycle. This may
result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of
your skills, your motorcycle,
and the riding conditions.
WARNING
Removing your hands from the
handlebars or feet from the
footrests during operation can
be hazardous. If you remove
even one hand or foot from the
motorcycle, you can reduce
your ability to control the
motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on
the footrests of your motorcy-
cle during operation.
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