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Vehicle Setup
6999-0006 Rev. A
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Clutch Operation
1.
With the engine running at idle speed, pull in the front
brake lever (engage brake) and pull in the clutch lever
(disengage clutch).
2.
Push the shift lever down until you feel it drop into first
gear.
3.
Release the front brake lever.
4.
Release the clutch lever as you open the throttle. As the
clutch begins to engage, the motorcycle will begin to move
forward.
5.
Pull in the clutch lever, and return the shift lever to
neutral.
6.
Release the clutch lever.
7.
Repeat steps 1-6 a few times until you are satisfied that
the clutch is fully engaging and disengaging the transmission.
Transmission Operation
The motorcycle is equipped with a five-speed transmission
and a heel-toe shift pedal. To shift to a higher gear, press
down on the rear pedal with your heel or lift up on the front
pedal with your toe. To shift to a lower gear, press down on
the front pedal with your toe.
1. GEAR PATTERN
1.
With the engine running at idle speed and the
transmission in neutral, pull in the front brake lever (engage
brake) and pull in the clutch lever (disengage clutch).
2.
Push the shift lever down until you feel it drop into first
gear.
3.
Release the front brake lever.
4.
Simultaneously release the clutch lever as you open the
throttle. As the clutch engages, the motorcycle will move
forward.
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