Brammo 2013 Empulse, Owner'S Manual

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Riding the Empulse
Basic Operation and Riding 23
Riding the Empulse RIDING THE EMPULSE
Note:
Before riding your Empulse for the first time, please review the
Motorcycle Safety section (see “Motorcycle Safety”, page 4) and the
Before Riding section (see “Before Riding”, page 16). Even if you have
ridden other motorcycles, take time to become familiar with how your
Empulse works and handles. Practice in a safe area until you build your
skills and get accustomed to the Empulse’s size and weight.
Enable the Drive system so that the four LEDs above the LCD are
flashing.
Note:
These LEDs will flash whenever drive mode is active and the
Empulse is stationary. The LEDs will stop flashing once the Empulse is
moving, but will flash again when it comes to a stop.
If desired, select SPORT mode by pressing the mode button for two
seconds. The SPORT indicator will be displayed on the LCD.
Pull the clutch lever fully towards the handlebar grip to disengage
the clutch and select a gear using the gear shifter lever.
Note:
Remember that N (Neutral) is positioned between 2nd and 3rd
gears.
Gradually release the clutch lever to engage the gear. There is no
need to hold the clutch while moving away from a stop.
Carefully twist the throttle towards you to apply power. As power is
applied to the motor the Empulse will accelerate. When you twist
the throttle away from you, you limit or eliminate power to the
motor and the Empulse will start to slow.
As you ride, use the clutch and gear shifter to select a gear suitable
for the terrain you are riding on.
Note:
There is no need to slow down to rev-match your downshifts to
road speed.
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