HYOSUNG GT650 - PARTS CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Squeeze the clutch lever and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by depress-
ing the gearshift lever downward.
Turn the throttle grip toward you and at
the same time release the clutch lever gen-
tly and smoothly. As the clutch engages,
the motorcycle will start moving forward.
To shift to the next higher gear, acceler-
ate 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 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.
WARNING
Do not operate for the ignition switch is
in the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or the
engine stop switch is in the “
” posi-
tion 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 dam-
age.
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
Opening the throttle suddenly can be
hazardous.
The front wheel can lift off the ground
and cause loss of control of the motor-
cycle.
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.
WARNING