Operating Controls
Shift Lever
The shift lever is used to select the next higher
or lower gear in the transmission. To operate,
raise the shift lever (after pulling in the clutch
lever) to engage the next higher gear or depress
the shift lever to engage the next lower gear.
See
Shif ting Gears,
Rear Brake Pedal
The rear brake pedal is used to slow or stop
your motorcycle. To operate, depress the pedal.
For information on braking techniques, see
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Operating Controls
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35
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Kickstarter
The kickstarter is used to start the engine. To
operate, swing the kickstarter out from its
stored position and depress it through its entire
stroke. See
Starting Procedure,
Starter Decompressor Lever
The starter decompressor lever may be used if
you experience starting difficulties or to help
restart the engine while your motorcycle is
rolling downhill. To operate, pull the lever in.
See
Starter Decompressor Lever,
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