Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting gears)
so that the engine braking will help slow
down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a complete
stop.
• When stopping, always apply both brakes at
the same time. De-clutch as necessary to
avoid engine stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously & do not de-clutch. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner. For
emergency braking, disregard downshifting,
and concentrate on applying brakes as hard
as possible without skidding.
15
How to Ride Your Bike
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.
th
th
From 5 to 4
th
rd
From 4 to 3
rd
nd
From 3 to 2
nd
st
From 2 to 1
50 km/h
40 km/h
30 km/h
20 km/h
Gear Shifting Pattern