Victory 2002 V92TC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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Shifting Gears (continued)
To engage first gear, start the engine (see “Starting the Engine” page 60). With the engine at idle speed,
engage the front brake (squeeze the brake lever) and disengage the clutch (squeeze the clutch lever). Push the
shift pedal down until you feel it stop in first gear. Disengage the front brake (release the brake lever).
Simultaneously moving both the clutch lever and the throttle control grip with a smooth, gentle motion,
gradually engage the clutch (release the clutch lever) and open the throttle (roll the throttle control grip
toward you). As the clutch begins to engage, the motorcycle begins to move forward.
To shift to the next higher gear, accelerate smoothly and easily to the recommended shift point (see
“Recommended Shift Points” page 64). With a quick motion, simultaneously close the throttle completely and
disengage the clutch. Raise the shift pedal with your toe, or depress it with your heel, until you feel it stop at
the next gear. Simultaneously moving both the clutch lever and the throttle with a smooth, gentle motion,
gradually release the clutch lever and open the throttle.
Within the recommended speed ranges (see “Recommended Shift Points” page 64), you can downshift (shift
to a lower gear) to slow the motorcycle or to increase the available power. You may want to downshift when
climbing a hill or passing. Downshifting also helps to decrease your speed when combined with closing the
throttle.
To shift to a lower gear, simultaneously pull in the clutch lever and close the throttle. Shift into the next lower
gear by depressing the shift pedal with your toe. Simultaneously release the clutch lever and open the throttle.