4. Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting gears)
so that the engine braking will help slow
down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a complete
stop.
• When stopping, always apply both brakes at
the same time. De-clutch as necessary to
avoid engine stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously and do not de-clutch. Reduce
your speed before you get into the corner.
F o r e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g , d i s r e g a r d
downshifting, and concentrate on applying
brakes as hard as possible without skidding.
5. Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
th
th
From 5 to 4 Gear
th
th
From 6 to 5 Gear
th
rd
From 4 to 3 Gear
rd
nd
From 3 to 2 Gear
nd
st
From 2 to 1 Gear
45 km/h
54 km/h
35 km/h
25 km/h
15 km/h
Recommended Speed for Shifting Down
Gear shifting
pattern
Gear shifting Lever
1
N
2
3
4
5
6
How to Ride Your Bike
Warning :
When shifting down to lower
gear, do not shift at such high speed
that engine rpm jumps excessively. This
may cause engine damage, & rear wheel
may skid. Downshifting should be done
at speeds as recommended in table
above.
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