Royal Enfield Hunter 350
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GEAR SHIFTING, RIDING AND STOPPING
Always start
motorcycle with gear in
neutral position.
Always move the
motorcycle in first gear
position only.
CAUTION
If the clutch ever is released abruptly and throttle
opening is done insufficiently the motorcycle will
have rough start and cause the engine to stall.
If the acceleration is very high and clutch lever is
released abruptly, it will cause motorcycle to move
suddenly, which will lead to loss of control leading
to an accident resulting in injury and or loss of
life to rider / other road users / passed by besides
damage to the motorcycle.
Always exercise utmost caution while releasing
clutch and riding the motorcycle.
Press the gear pedal either upward with toe or
downward with heel to shift subsequent gears.
When engine speed decreases or while climbing a
gradient or running at a reduced speed, shift to the
appropriate lower gear to prevent the engine from
stalling or straining to pull.
The clutch lever must be fully depressed before
attempting a gear shift. Failure to fully depress the clutch
lever will cause a rough start or stalling of the engine
besides causing damage to transmission parts.
When the vehicle is in neutral position, press gear
shift lever down with toe to engage 1
st
gear.
NOTE
GEAR SHIFT PATTERN
1 -- N -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5
