GAS GAS SM 700 2023, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 8
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If unusual noises occur while riding, stop safely immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an authorized GAS-
GAS Motorcycles workshop.
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situa-
tion, etc.).
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever,
shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever, and open the throt-
tle.
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The gear positions can be seen in the figure. The neutral or
idle position is between the first and second gears. First gear
is used for starting off or for steep inclines.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip,
turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This will barely reduce the
speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
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Accelerate only up to a speed suitable for the road surface and
weather conditions. Particularly in bends, do not shift, and accel-
erate very carefully.
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Brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time in order
to shift down.
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Pull clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever
slowly, and open the throttle or shift again.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at an intersection), just pull the clutch lever
and press the start button. The transmission must not be shifted
into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if you are likely to be running at idle speed or
stationary for a long time.
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Avoid frequent and lengthy slipping of the clutch. This causes the
engine oil, engine and cooling system to heat up.
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Ride at a low engine speed instead of at a high engine speed with a
slipping clutch.
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If the oil pressure warning lamp lights up, stop immediately, tak-
ing care not to endanger yourself or other road users in the process,
and switch off the engine. Contact an authorized GASGAS Motorcy-
cles workshop.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp lights up during a trip, please
contact an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop as soon as
possible.
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Quicks allows you to shift up in the speed range shown with-
out pulling the clutch lever.
Guideline
Minimum speed before gear change
First gear to second gear 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
Second gear to third gear 40 km/h (24.9 mph)
Third gear to fourth gear 50 km/h (31.1 mph)
Fourth gear to fifth gear 55 km/h (34.2 mph)
Fifth gear to sixth gear 60 km/h (37.3 mph)
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Quicks allows you to shift down in the speed range shown
without pulling the clutch lever.