Operation Manual

84 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at
high speed causes engine rpm
to increase excessively, poten-
tially damaging the engine and
it may also cause the rear wheel
to skid and cause an accident.
Downshifting should be done
below 5 000 rpm for each gear.
NOTE
○
Thetransmissionisequippedwitha
positive neutral finder. When the mo-
torcycle is standing still, the tran sm is-
sion cannot be shifted past neutral
from 1st gear. To use the positive
neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear,
then lift up on the shift ped a l while
standing still. The tran smission will
shift only into neutral.
Braking
•
Close the throttle completely, leav-
ing the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
•
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
•
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time. Normally
the front brake should be applied a lit-
tle more than the rear. Shift down or
fully disengage the clutch as neces-
sary to keep the engine from stalling.
•
Never lock the brakes, or it w ill cause
the tires to skid. When turning a cor-
ner, it is b ette r not to brake at all. Re-
duce your speed before you get into
the corner.
•
For emergency b raking, disregard
downshifting , and concentrate on