Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Owner'S Manual

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1. Start the engine. See page 70.
2. With the engine at idle speed, apply the front brakes.
3. Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch lever fully toward the
handlebar).
4. Push the toe lever downward until you feel it stop in first gear.
5. Release the brake lever.
6. Simultaneously release the clutch lever while opening the
throttle (rolling the throttle control grip rearward) in one
smooth motion. As the clutch begins to engage, the motorcycle
will move forward.
7. To shift to a higher gear, accelerate smoothly to the
recommended shift point. See Recommended Shift Points chart.
With a quick motion, simultaneously close the throttle
completely and disengage the clutch. Raise the toe shift lever
until you feel it stop at the next gear. Simultaneously release the
clutch lever and open the throttle in one smooth motion.
TIP
Within the recommended speed ranges (see Recommended Shift
Points chart), you can downshift to slow the motorcycle or to
increase power. You may want to downshift when climbing a hill
or passing. Downshifting also helps to decrease speed when
combined with closing the throttle.
8. To shift to a lower gear (downshift), simultaneously pull the
clutch lever toward the handlebar and close the throttle. Move
the toe shift lever downward until you feel it stop at the next
gear. Simultaneously release the clutch lever while opening the
throttle.
WARNING
Downshifting improperly could cause transmission damage, loss
of traction and loss of control, which could result in serious injury
or death.
• Reduce speed before downshifting. Always downshift within the
recommended shift points.
• Use extreme caution when downshifting on wet, slippery or
other low traction surfaces. Release the clutch lever very
gradually in these conditions.
• Avoid downshifting in a curve. Downshift before entering the
curve.
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