Victory 8-Ball Rider's Manual page 121

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Shifting Gears
1. Start the engine. See page 114.
2. With the engine at idle speed, apply the front brakes.
3. Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch lever fully toward the handlebar).
4. Push the shift pedal downward until you feel it stop in first gear.
Tip: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front of the gear shift pedal with your toe. Shift to a lower gear by
pressing the pedal downward.
5. Release the brake lever.
6. Simultaneously release the clutch lever while opening the throttle (rolling the throttle
control grip rearward) in one smooth motion. As the clutch begins to engage, the motor-
cycle will move forward.
7. To shift to a higher gear, accelerate smoothly to the recommended shift point. See page
119. With a quick motion, simultaneously close the throttle completely and disengage
the clutch. Raise the shift pedal until you feel it stop at the next gear. Simultaneously
release the clutch lever and open the throttle in one smooth motion.
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