HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Moving Off
To move the motorcycle:
▼ Pull in the clutch lever and select
first gear.
▼ Open the throttle a little and let out
the clutch lever slowly.
▼ As the clutch starts to engage, open
the throttle a little more, allowing
enough
stalling.
engine
speed
to
Shifting Gears
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).
avoid
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss
of
traction
motorcycle control and an accident.
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.
Shifting down should be done such
that
low
ensured.
6
5
4
3
2
N
1
1. Gear shift pedal
Warning
will
cause
loss
Warning
engine
speeds
will
1
of
be