Indian Motorcycle SCOUT BOBBER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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To locate neutral when the motorcycle is stationary, use one of the
following techniques to load and unload the transmission:
1. With the clutch disengaged (lever pulled inward), shift into
neutral while rocking the motorcycle forward and rearward.
2. With the transmission in first gear, gently release the clutch
until it just begins to engage. Apply upward pressure on the toe
lever and quickly pull the clutch inward.
NOTICE
There is a Neutral indicator light on the instrument cluster.
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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.
1. Start the engine. See page 56.
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.
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.
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