*
Do not downshift when traveling at a
speed that would force the engine to
overrev in the next lower gear, or
cause the rear wheel to lose traction.
CAUTIO N :
*
D o n o t shift gears with o u t disengaging
the clu tch and closing the thro ttle.
The engine and drive train co u ld be
da maged by o v erspeed and sho ck.
*
Do n o t tow the m o torcy cle or coast
for long distan ces wh ile th e engin e is
off Th e trans m ission will n o t b e pro
perly lu brica ted and dam age m ay
result.
*
Do n o t exceed 8, 000 rpm wh en ru n
ning the e ngine with o u t a load. Serious
engine damage may result.
NOTE:
*
The battery will not charge while the
engine speed is below 1 ,500 rpm.
Avoid idling for prolonged periods, or
continuous
operation
below
1 ,500 rpm.
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