HYOSUNG GT125 - PARTS CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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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
and squeeze the clutch lever
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 fifth
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.
WARNING
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
Do not operate for the ignition switch is
in the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or the
engine stop switch is in the “ ”
position while driving at one’s pleasure.
WARNING
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.
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.
WARNING
Revving the engine into the red zone of
the tachometer can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev into the
red zone of the tachometer in any gear.
CAUTION