Riding - Honda CB750F2 Owner's Manual

RIDING
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gears.
5. Coordinate the throttle and brakes for
smooth deceleration.
6. Both front and rear brakes should be
used at the same time and should not
be applied strongly enough to lock the
wheel, or braking effectiveness will be
reduced and control of the motorcvcle
be difficult.
W
. Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
I -
5 ) b e f o r e y o u r i d e .
\OTE:
' Make sure you understand the function
of the side stand mechanism. (See
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E o n
page 45 and explanation for SIDE
STAND on pase 66 )
' After the engine has been wanned up,
the motorcycle is ready for riding.
l. While the engine is idling, pull in the
clutch lever and depress the gearshift
pedal to shift into 1st (low) gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at
the same time gradually increase
engine speed by opening the throttle.
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
l.When the motorcycle attains a moder-
ate 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 and 5th (top)
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