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Classic
• Always wear helmets
while driving or riding.
Your helmets should
confirm to appropriate
standards.
• Read thoroughly the
instructions in this manual and follow them
carefully.
• Avoid unnecessary accessories for the
safety of both rider and other motorists.
• Get familiar and follow traffic rules and
regulations in your states as well as general
traffic signs.
• Familiarize yourself well with starting,
acceleration and braking of the vehicle.
• When applying the brakes, use both front
and rear brakes simultaneously. Applying
only one brake may cause the vehicle to
loose control.
• Riding at proper speed and avoiding
unnecessary acceleration and braking are
important not only for safety and low fuel
Safe Riding Tips
consumption, but also for longer life of the
vehicle.
• During rainy season drive the vehicle more
cautiously. Remember vehicles skid more
easily during light showers.
• Drive cautiously. Start early & reach your
destination safely.
• Always carry vehicle registration and
insurance papers, & a valid driving licence
with you.
• Avoid driving on loose sand or stones
where vehicle is likely to skid.
• Properly wrap-up loose clothes while
driving or riding to avoid entangling in
wheel or other objects on road.
• Always concentrate on riding for safety.
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Classic
CAUTION
:
Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than 5 seconds.
Wait for 15 seconds before next crank.
After three continuously cranking the
function will be disable after 20 seconds.
it can be unable again.
How to Ride Your Bike
NOTE :
The motorcycle is equipped with a
starter lockout switch. The vehicle can start in
any gear when clutch lever is depressed.
It is recommended to start the engine with
the transmission in neutral.
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.
WARNING :
When shifting down to
lower gear, do not shift at such a high
speed that the engine rpm rises
excessively & which may cause the rear
wheel to skid.
Gear Shifting Sequence
3
2
N
1
4
5
Gear Shifting Lever
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.
