Operation and important riding points
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Starting trouble
If the engine fails to start after 4 to 5
kicks, clear out the combustion cham-
ber with the following procedure.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. While applying the decompression
lever, fully open the throttle grip
and push the kickstarter lever
down 4 to 5 times.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and retry
starting the engine.
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Shifting
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 il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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