Triumph XCX, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Changing Gears
1. Gear change pedal
Close the throttle while pulling in
the clutch lever. Change into the
next higher or lower gear. Open the
throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever. Always use the
clutch when changing gear.
Note:
• The gear change mechanism is the
positive stop type. This means that,
for each movement of the gear
change 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 tyre
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 change 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. Changing down should be
done such that low engine speeds will
be ensured.