How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Changing Gears
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Gear shift pedal (6 speed shown)
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever. Change into the next
higher or lower gear. Open the throttle
part way, while releasing the clutch
lever. Always use the clutch when
shifting gear.
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle
too far or too fast in any of the lower
gears as this can lead to the front
wheel lifting from the ground (pulling a
'wheelie') and to the rear tire breaking
traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of
traction will cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Note:
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The gear shift mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means
that, for each movement of the
gear shift pedal/lever, you can only
select each gear, one after the
other, in ascending or descending
order.
Warning
Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds
that will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min). This can lock the rear wheel
causing loss of control and an
accident. Engine damage may also be
caused. Changing down should be
done such that low engine speeds will
be ensured.
