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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
) before you ride.
5
Make sure you understand the function
of the side stand mechanism. (See MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULE on page
explanation f or SIDE ST AND on page
96
)
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For G type
〉
Make sure flammable materials such as
dry grass or leaves do not come in contact
with the exhaust system when riding,
idling, or parking your motorcycle.
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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
1
−
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 .
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and
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4.
When the motorcycle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the clutch
lever and shift to 2nd gear by raising the
gearshift pedal.
This sequence is repeated to progres-
sively shift to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th(top)
gear.
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