HYOSUNG GD250, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Squeeze the clutch lever and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by
depressing the gearshift lever downward.
Turn the throttle grip toward you and at
the same time release the clutch lever
gently and smoothly. As the clutch
engages, the motorcycle will start moving
forward.
To shift to the next higher gear,
accelerate gently, then close the throttle
a n d s q u e e z e t h e c l u t c h l e v e r
simultaneously. Lift the gearshift lever
upward to select the next gear and release
the clutch lever and open the throttle again.
Select the gears in this manner until sixth
gear is reached.
Downshifting while the motorcycle is
leaned over in a corner may cause rear
wheel skid and loss of control.
Reduce your speed and downshift
before entering corner.
Do not turn for the ignition switch to its
“OFF ” or “LOCK ” position or the
engine stop switch to its “ ” position
while riding the motorcycle.
The transmission is provided to keep the
engine operating smoothly in its normal
operating speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to meet the
characteristics of the engine. The rider
should always select the most suitable
gear for the prevailing conditions.
USING THE TRANSMISSION
Downshifting when engine speed is too
high can ;
●
cause the rear wheel to skid and lose
traction due to increased engine
braking, resulting in an accident ; or
●
force the engine to overrev in the
lower gear, resulting in engine
damage.
Opening the throttle suddenly can be
hazardous.
The front wheel can lift off the ground
and cause loss of control of the
motorcycle.
Always open the throttle gradually
when you accelerate.
WARNING
Shifting incorrectly can be hazardous.
Engine and drive chain damage can
occur if you do not shift correctly.
Slow down before downshifting and
always release the throttle every time
you shift gears.
CAUTION
Revving the engine into the black zone
of the tachometer can cause severe
engine damage.
Never allow the engine to rev into the
black zone of the tachometer in any
gear.