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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1- 7) before
you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of
the side stand mechanism.
(See MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page
74 and explanation for SIDE STAND on
page 99).
Make sure flammable materials such as dry
grass or leaves do not come in contact with
the exhaust system when riding, idling or
parking your motorcycle.
1. After the engine has been warmed up,
the motorcycle is ready for riding.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the
clutch lever and depress the gearshift
pedal to shift into 1
st
(low) gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
same time gradually increase engine
speed by opening the throttle.
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the
clutch lever and shift to 2nd gear by
raising the gearshift pedal.
This sequence is repeated to
progressively shift to 3
rd
, 4
th
, 5
th
and 6
th
(top) gear.
5. Coordinate the throttle and brakes for
smooth deceleration.
6. Both front and rear brakes should be
used at the same time and should not be
applied strongly enough to lock the
wheel, or braking effectiveness will be
reduced and control of the motorcycle
will become difficult.
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3 4
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