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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Moving Off/Shifting Gears
1. Gearshift pedal - all models
• Pull in the clutch lever and select first
gear. Open the throttle slightly and
let out the clutch lever slowly. As the
clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, allowing
enough engine speed to avoid
stalling.
• Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever. Shift into the next
higher or lower gear. Open the
throttle part way, while releasing the
clutch lever. Always use the clutch
when shifting gear.
Note:
• The gearshift mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means
that, for each movement of the
gearshift pedal, you can only select
each gear, one after the other, in
ascending or descending order.
Take care to avoid opening the throttle too
far or too fast in any of the lower gears as
this can lead to the front wheel lifting from
the ground ('pulling a wheelie') and the
rear tire breaking traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with the
motorcycle as a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
will cause loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds
which will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min). This can lock the rear wheel
causing loss of control and an accident.
Engine damage may also be caused.
Shifting down should only be at moderate
engine speeds for each gear.
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