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How to Ride Your Bike
CAUTION : Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than 5 sec. Wait
for 15 sec. before you re-start.
NOTE : The motorcycle is equipped with a
starter lockout switch. The vehicle can start in
any gear when clutch lever is depressed.
It is recommended to start the engine with
the transmission in neutral.
Moving Off :
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Check that Center/Side stand is up.
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Depress the clutch lever.
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Shift into 1st gear.
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Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
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As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough rpm to keep it from stalling.
Shifting Gears :
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Close throttle & depress the clutch.
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Shift into next higher or lower gear.
•
Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
Gear Shifting Sequence
Gear Shifting Lever
WARNING : When shifting down to
lower gear, do not shift at such a high
speed that the engine rpm rises
excessively & which may cause the rear
wheel to skid.
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How to Ride Your Bike
Braking :
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Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting
gears) so that the engine braking will help
slow down the motorcycle.
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Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a
complete stop.
•
When stopping, always apply both brakes
at the same time. De-clutch as necessary
to keep the engine from stalling.
•
Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously & do not de-clutch. Reduce
your speed before you get into the corner.
F o r e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g , d i s r e g a r d
downshifting, and concentrate on applying
the brakes as hard as possible without
skidding.
Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
Parking :
• Shift the transmission into neutral and turn
the ignition switch OFF.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
CAUTION: Do not park on a soft/steeply
inclined surface or the motorcycle may
fall over.
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