5
5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
WARNING
Shifting
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the amount
of engine power available for starting off,
accelerating, climbing hills, etc.The gear
positions are shown in the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
Starting and acceleration
1. Close the throttle grip during starting.
During gear shifting, fully closed the
throttle grip to prevent the transmission
gear from getting damage.
Shift to gear one.
Increase the throttle grip gradully to
increase the accelaration.
When the motorcycle attain a higher
speed, close the throttle grip.
Shift to the second gear.
Increase the throttle grip gradually to
increase the accelaration.
Shift to a higher gear as in earlier
procedure.
Increase or decrease the throttle grip
to manipulate the accelaration and
speed. Turning towards oneself,
increases the speed and turning away
from oneself reduces the speed.
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Increasing speed gear shifting chart
Decreasing speed gear shifting chart
Gear Speed
Gear Speed
Gear Speed
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
0 ~ 20 km/h
20 ~ 40 km/h
30 km/h ~
4th gear (Max.)
40 km/h ~
Close the throttle grip to reduce the
speed and applied the brake for both
the hand and leg braking system.
When the motorcycle comes to a full
stop, shift the gear to neutral position.
Deceleration and braking
1.
2.
4th gear to 3rd gear
3rd gear to 2nd gear
2nd gear to 1st gear
0 ~ 40 km/h
0 ~ 30 km/h
0 ~ 15 km/h
