Montesa COTA 301RR 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Operating instructions
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(1) STEERING LOCK
Steering lock (ED/2ED)
The steering lock is on the steering stem. To lock the
steering, turn the handlebar all
the way to the left, insert the steering key into the lock,
turn the key counterclockwise
as far as possible. Then, press the lock all the way in, turn
the key back to the original
position, and remove the key.
To unlock the steering, perform the locking sequence in
the reverse order.
Shifting gears
Your Cota has five forward gears in a one-down, four-up
shift pattern.
To start riding, after the engine has been warmed and the
side stand raised.
1. Close the throttle and pull the front brake lever in.
2. Pull the clutch lever all the way in.
3. Depress the shift lever from neutral down to first gear.
4. Release the front brake lever. Gradually open the
throttle while you slowly release the clutch lever. If the
engine min-1 (rpm) (speed) is too low when you release
the clutch lever, the engine will stall.
If the engine min-1 (rpm) (speed) is too high or you
release the clutch lever too quickly, your Cota may
lurch forward.
5. When you attain a moderate speed, close the throttle,
pull the clutch lever in, and raise the shift lever. After
shifting, release the clutch lever and apply the throttle.
6. To continue shifting up to each higher gear, repeat step 5.
7. To shift down to a lower gear, close the throttle, pull
the clutch lever in, and depress the shift lever. After
shifting, release the clutch lever and apply the throttle.
4. Coin battery
Odometer/Speedometer is equipped with a coin battery
for keeping time when motorcycle is off.
Coin size: CR2032
(1) COIN BATTERY
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1
ED/2ED ED/2ED ED/2ED ED/2ED