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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Shifting Gears
1. Gear shift pedal
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever. Shift into the next higher
or lower gear. Open the throttle part
way, while releasing the clutch lever.
Always use the clutch when shifting
gear.
Note:
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The gear shift mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means
that, for each movement of the
gear shift pedal, you can only
select each gear, one after the
other, in ascending or descending
order.
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle too
far or too fast in any of the lower gears as
this can lead to the front wheel lifting from
the ground (pulling a 'wheelie') and to the
rear tire breaking traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with the
motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
will cause loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Warning
Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds that
will cause excessive engine rpm (r/min).
This can lock the rear wheel causing loss of
control and an accident. Engine damage
may also be caused. Shifting down should
be done such that low engine speeds will
be ensured.
