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GEAR SHIFTING
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Warm up engine for 2
minutes - till idling is
consistent.

Pull clutch lever towards
the hand grip.

Depress gear lever with
toe to engage 1
st
gear.

Gently open throttle and release clutch
simultaneously. If clutch is released suddenly,
the engine may stall and cause a jerky start.
NOTE :
Always start motorcycle in neutral. Always move
motorcycle in first gear.
CAUTION
The clutch must be fully disengaged before
attempting a gear shift. Failure to fully disengage
the clutch may cause a jerky start and / OR
stalling the engine besides causing damage to
transmission parts.

Lift the gear lever
with toe to engage
2nd gear.
NOTE :
Always start motorcycle with gears in neutral.
Always move motorcycle in first gear When
en gine sp ee d de cre as es , w hile c limbing a
gradient or running at a reduced speed, shift to
the appropriate lower gear to prevent the engine
from stalling or straining to pull.

Follow the same
procedure for
3rd, 4th and 5th
gears.