th
th
From 5 to 4 Gear
th
rd
From 4 to 3 Gear
rd
nd
From 3 to 2 Gear
nd
st
From 2 to 1 Gear
45 km/h
35 km/h
25 km/h
15 km/h
Recommended Speed for Shifting Down
Warning :
When shifting down to lower gear, do
not shift at such high speed that engine rpm
jumps excessively. This may cause engine
damage, & rear wheel may skid. Downshifting
should be done at recommended speeds as
shown in table.
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How to Ride Your Bike
Shifting Gears :
• Close throttle & depress the clutch.
• Shift into next higher or lower gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
Gear Shifting
Pattern
N
1
2
3
4
5
Gear
Shifting
Lever
Moving Off :
• Check that Center/Side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
st
• Shift into 1 gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough rpm to keep it from stalling.
Note :
Before starting the engine, in ignition key
off condition, press the clutch lever & operate
kick starter lever all the way down for 5-6
times. Then release the clutch lever.
This practice ensures lubrication of clutch
components for their longer life.
Optimum Shifting Speeds for best mileage
1st gear
: 0 km/h
2nd gear : 15 ~ 18 km/h
3rd gear : 24 ~ 27 km/h
4th gear
: 33 ~ 36 km/h
5th gear
: 41 ~ 44 km/h
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