How to Ride Your Bike
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Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
Parking :
• Shift the transmission into neutral and turn
the ignition switch OFF.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
CAUTION:
Do not park on a soft/steeply
inclined surface or the motorcycle may
fall over.
• Drive smoothly & steadily at speed between
40 and 50 km/h .
• Drive at constant speed; avoid sudden
accelerations & harsh braking as far as
possible. Plan your trips properly with
minimum start-stops.
• Change the gear judiciously according to the
speed requirements. Drive as far as possible
in highest gear.
Fuel Saving Tips
• Travel as light as possible; do not overload
the vehicle above the specified payload.
• Stop the engine quickly at the end of the
journey. Avoid excessive idling. For
intermediate stoppages, cut-off the engine if
you want to stop for more than two minutes.
Vehicle Maintenance (Ensure Following)
Fuel
Check fuel lines and connections for
leakage.
Spark plug
Inspect and clean spark plug. Adjust
electrode gap.
Air filter
Clean air filter element periodically.
Engine oil
Check level. Use recommended oil for
top up or refill.
Brakes
Ensure that the brakes are not dragging
/ binding.
Clutch
Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre pressure
Always maintain the recommended tyre
pressure.
Carburettor
Adjust idling speed.
How to Ride Your Bike
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A. Gear Shifting Lever
NOTE: When the engine is already warm on
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hot days (Higher than 30 c), open the throttle
part away instead of using choke, & then start
the engine.
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.
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.
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 keep engine from 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 the brakes as hard as possible
without skidding.
WARNING :
When
shifting down to
lower gear, do not
shift at such a
high speed that
engine rpm rises
excessively & which may cause rear
wheel to skid.
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