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10.
Repeat Steps 8 and 9 to continue advancing in gear number to fifth gear or sixth gear
as desired.
Use “Gear Shifting Speed Table” (Page 24) as a guide on when to shift to the next highest gear. To downshift
(shift from a higher to a lower gear), follow the similar procedure of disengaging clutch and also:
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Reduce engine throttle by about one-half to ensure engaging to a lower gear does not cause the rear wheel
to lose traction.
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Depress the foot shifter lever to its full down position and release.
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Smoothly release the clutch lever to permit engagement.
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Increase throttle speed as desired, always shifting into first gear when coming to a full stop.
DOWNSHIFTING (SHIFTING FROM A HIGHER TO A LOWER GEAR POSITION) AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF
THOSE LISTED IN THE “GEAR SHIFTING SPEED TABLE” IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO REAR WHEEL
TRACTION LOSS. GEAR SHIFTING SPEEDS SHOULD BE ADJUSTED DOWNWARD IF ROAD SURFACE
CONDITIONS WARRANT.
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