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BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
TIRE INSPECTION
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A flat tire or tire blowout can be very inconvenient and can even cause you to have an accident. Take the
time to inspect your tires and wheels before you ride. For more information about handling a flat tire, refer
to the section of this manual titled, Resolving the Unexpected.
}>- Inspect the tire carefully for bumps or bulges in the sidewall of the tire and inside of the treads.
replace any tires that have bumps or bulges in them.
:.- Look closely for cuts, slits or cracks in the tires. Replace any tire if you can see a fabric or cord showing
through.
:.- Check for rocks or other objects embedded in the tires or tread. Remove any foreign objects. Be sure
there are no screws or nails in the tires.
:.- Measure the tread depth of the tires. Replace all tires before the read depth gets below 0.12in (3mm) or
anytime you notice a reduction in your traction.
:.- Check the position of both valve stems. A tilted valve stem indjcates that the tube is slipping inside of
the tire or the tire is slipping on the rim. See your Crossfire Motorcycles dealer for assistance.
TIRE & TUBE REPLACEMENT
If a tube has been punctured or damaged, it should be replaced immediately. You may repair the tube using
a tube patch kit. However, a repaired tube may not have the same reliability as a new one and could fail
while riding. For more information on a temporary repair, see the section titled Resolving the Unexpected.
Always use replacement tubes that are the same size as the 01iginal. We recommend tbat you have tubes
changed at your local Crossfire Motorcycles dealer or your local motorcycle shop. Replacing a tube requires
removal and installation of the wheel. Anytime you have a tube replaced, perfom1 the tire inspection listed
at the top of this page. The tires that came on your motorcycle were designed to provide a good
combination of handling, braking, durability and comfort across a broad range of riding conditions.
:.- Use a replacement tire equivalent in size and type to the original tire.
:.- Replace the tube anytime you replace a tire. Old tubes are usually stretched and, if installed in a new tire,
could fail.
:.- Have the wheel balanced after a new tire has been installed.
:.- We recommend that tires be replaced by your Crossfire Motorcycles dealer or a local motorcycle shop.
TIRE SIZE
Front Tire 70/100-14
Rear Tire 80/100-12
Type
Bias Ply, Tube Type
TIRE SIZE
Front Tire 70/100-17
Rear Tire 90/110-14
Type
Bias Ply, Tube Type
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INSTALLING IMPROPER TIRE ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE
CAN AFFECT HANDLING AND STABILITY. WHICH, IF
SEVERE, CAN CAUSE A CRASH IN WHICH YOU CAN BE
SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. ALWAYS USE THE SIZE
AND TYPE OF TIRES RECOMMENDED IN THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL.
SHIFTING GEARS
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This motorcycle has four (4) forward gears.
To start riding, after the engine has been warmed up and the
side stand raised:
I. Close the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever all the way in.
2. Depress the shift lever form neutral down to first gear. Once
the transmission clicks into gear, the shift lever will return back
to the neutral "N" position once you remove your foot.
3. Slowly and gradually open the throttle and release the clutch
lever in a simultaneous motion. When you feel the clutch begin
to grab and the motorcycle starts to ease forward, you have
reached the "friction zone" of the clutch. Gradually open the
throttle more and release the clutch lever completely as the
motorcycle moves forward.
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4. When you attain moderate speed, close the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever at the same time.
Raise the shift lever until it clicks into second gear. After shifting, re-open the throttle and release the
clutch lever.
5. To continue shifting up to each higher gear, repeat step 4.
6. To shift down to a lower gear, close the throttle and pull the clutch. Depress the shift lever until you
feel it click into gear. After shifting, re-apply the throttle and release the clutch lever smoothly.
Remember to close the throttle before shifting
gears. Improper shifting may damage the engine,
transmission, and drive train.
learning when to shift gears will come with riding experience. Up-shift into a higher gear when you hear
the engine speed {rpm) get too high. When the engine rpm gets too high in a gear, you will feel the
motorcycle stop accelerating. This is another way to know when to up-shift.
Downshift to a lower gear when you feel the engine lugging at a low rpm. Downshifting is usually done
when you slow down for a turn or when you stop the motorcycle. Downshifting into a lower gear can help
slow down your motorcycle, especially when going down-hill. However, down shifting when the engine
rpm is too high can cause engine damage.
The neutral position of the transmission is located between the first and second gear positions. To shift
into neutral, pull the clutch lever in and depress the shift lever as many times as needed to get into first
gear. Once you are in first gear, pull up on the shift lever Y, the distance required to up-shift into second
gear. You can also shift into neutral from second gear by depressing the shift lever Y, the distance required
to downshift into first gear.
To prevent transmission damage, do not coast or tow the motorcycle for long distances with engine off.
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Never attempt to start the engine in gear. Doing
so may cause a crash that could result in serious
injury or death.