Polaris 2010 Kingpin, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Shifting Gears
WARNING! Forced shifting (with clutch engaged) could cause damage to the engine, transmission and drive train. Such damage
could cause loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Always pull the clutch lever fully toward the handlebars to
disengage the clutch before shifting gears.
On six-speed models, the sixth gear is overdrive. Five-speed
models will not have overdrive. Neutral is located between first
and second gear.
Tip: The transmission is in neutral if you can move the motorcycle for-
ward or rearward freely without disengaging the clutch. If the igni-
tion switch is on, the neutral indicator illuminates when the
transmission is in neutral.
1. Start the engine. See page 62.
2. With the engine at idle speed, pull the front brake lever
toward the handlebar.
3. Pull the clutch lever toward the handlebar.
4. Push the shift pedal downward until you feel it stop in first
gear.
Toe Shift Pedal: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front of the pedal
with your toe. To shift to a lower gear, depress the pedal with your toe.
Heel/Toe Shift Pedal: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front peg of
the pedal with your toe, or depress the rear peg of the pedal with your
heel. To shift to a lower gear, depress the front pedal with your toe.
1
N
3
2
4
5 O/D
Neutral
Overdrive
(6th Gear)
1
N
3
2
4
5 O/D
Toe Shift
Heel/Toe Shift