Using The Transmission; Riding On Hills - HYOSUNG GV125S Owner's Manual

Opening
suddenly can be hazardous.
The front wheel can lift off
the ground and cause loss of
control of the motorcycle.
Always open the throttle
gradually
accelerate.
Downshifting
motorcycle is leaned over in a
corner may cause rear wheel
skid and loss of control.
Reduce your speed and
downshift before entering
corner.
USING THE
TRANSMISSION
The transmission is provided to
keep the
smoothly in its normal operating
speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to
meet the characteristics of the
engine. The rider should always
select the most suit- able gear for
the prevailing conditions.
the throttle
when you
while
engine operating
Downshifting
speed is too high can ;
Cause the rear wheel to skid
and lose traction due to
increased engine braking,
resulting in an accident; or
force the engine to
in the lower gear, resulting in
engine damage.
the
Shifting incorrectly can be
hazardous.
Engine
damage can occur if you do not
shift correctly.
Slow down before
downshifting and always
release the throttle every
time you shift gears.

RIDING ON HILLS

When climbing steep hills,
the motorcycle may begin to
slow down and show lack of
power. At this point, you
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when
overdrive
and drive
engine
chain