
Upshifting
To engage second gear after the motorcycle is underway,
shift lever down once and release
Release the clutch lever slowly and open the throttle
gradually. To engage third, fourth, fi fth, and sixth gears,
repeat this same procedure.
Upshifting (Acceleration) Chart
Speed mph
km/h
1st to 2nd gear
16
25
2nd to 3rd gear
26
42
3rd to 4th gear
38
61
4th to 5th gear
45
72
5th to 6th gear
62
100
Figure 19: Upshift
Downshifting
To shift to lower gears, close the throttle partially,
disengage the clutch and press down on the gear shift
lever once and release
(See fi gure 19)
. When engine
speed decreases, such as while climbing a hill or slowing
for a corner, partially closing the throttle will ensure
the engine accelerates slightly as soon as the clutch is
disengaged helping the transmission gears mesh.
Downshifting (Deceleration) Chart
Speed mph
km/h
6th to 5th gear
62
50
5th to 4th gear
35
56
4th to 3rd gear
24
39
3rd to 2nd gear
15
24
2nd to 1st gear
12
19
(All fi gures are approximate)
Note:
Your Indian motorcycle is equipped with a RPM
Rev limiter that cuts power to the engine at 5250 RPM.
CAUTION!
Th
e clutch must be fully disengaged before attempting a
gearshift or transmission and primary chain damage may
occur.
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