Starting Off - HYOSUNG Comet 250 R User Manual

STARTING OFF

WARNING
Riding these motorcycles at excessive
speed increases your chances of losing
control of the motorcycle.
This may result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of your
skills, your motorcycle, and the riding
conditions.
WARNING
Removing your hands from the
handlebars or feet from the footrests
during operation can be hazardous. If
you remove even one hand or foot from
the motorcycle, you can reduce your
ability to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of your motorcycle during
operation.
WARNING
Sudden side winds, which can occur
when being passed by large vehicles, at
tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset
your control.
Reduce your speed and be alert to side
winds.
Pull the clutch lever in and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by
depressing the gearshift lever downward.
Turn the throttle grip toward you and at
the same time release the clutch lever
gently and smoothly. As the clutch
engages, the motorcycle will start moving
forward. To shift to the next higher gear,
accelerate gently, then close the throttle
and pull the clutch lever in simultaneously.
Lift the gearshift lever upward to select the
next gear and release the clutch lever and
open the throttle again.
Select the gears in this manner until fifth
gear is reached.
WARNING
Downshifting while the motorcycle is
leaned over in a corner may cause rear
wheel skid and loss of control.
Reduce your speed and downshift
before entering corner.
WARNING
Do not operate for the ignition switch is
in the " " OFF " " or " " LOCK " " position or the
engine stop switch is in the " "
position while driving at one' s pleasure.
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