Honda XL650V Owner's Manual page 65

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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
before you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of
the side stand mechanism. (See MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULE on page
explanation for SIDE STAND on page
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 1st (low) gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
same time gradually increase engine
s p e e d b y o p e n i n g t h e t h r o t t l e .
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
1 − 9 ) speed, close the throttle, pull in the clutch
lever and shift to 2nd gear by raising the
gearshift pedal.
This sequence is repeated to progressive-
ly shift to 3rd, 4th and 5th (top) gears.
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