How To Ride Motorcycle; Safe Riding Tips - BOXER BM 100 Instruction Manual

How to Ride Motorcycle

Starting the engine :
• Keep the fuel tap to ON or RES position.
• Turn ignition switch to ON position.
• Confirm that the vehicle (transmission) is in
neutral.
• If the engine is cold or when starting for
first time, use choke for quick starting.
Choke lever (A) is located on LH side
switch.
• Keep the throttle completely closed, and
kick the engine with kick starter lever.
• When the engine is warmed up enough to
idle without using choke, return the choke
to OFF position.
A : Choke "ON"
A B
B : Choke "OFF"
Note : When the engine is already warm on
hot days (Higher than 35 C), open the throttle 0
part away instead of using the choke, and
then start the engine. It is recommended to
start the engine with the transmission in
neutral.
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Moving off :
• Check that Center/Side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
st
• Shift into 1 gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough fuel to keep running.
Shifting gears :
• Close throttle & depress the clutch.
• Shift into next higher or lower gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
Warning : When
shifting down to
lower gear, do
not shift at such
a high speed
that the engine
rpm rises
excessively and
A
which may
cause the rear A : Gear Shifting Lever
wheel to skid.
How to Ride Motorcycle / Safe Riding Tips
Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except while shifting
gears) so that the engine braking will help
slow down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a
complete stop.
• When stopping, always apply both brakes
at the same time. Normally the front brake
should be applied a little more than the
rear. De-clutch as necessary to keep the
engine from stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyre to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously and do not de-clutch. Reduce
your speed before you get into the corner.
• F o r e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g , d i s r e g a r d
downshifting, and concentrate on applying
the brakes as hard as possible without
skidding.
Stopping the vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand &
lock the steering.
Parking :
• Shift the transmission into neutral and turn
the ignition switch OFF.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
Caution : Do not park on a soft or steeply
inclined surface other wise the motorcycle
may fall over.

Safe Riding Tips

• Wear A Helmet : Always wear a helmet
while riding. Your helmet should conform
as per your country standards.
• Read thoroughly the instructions in this
manual and follow them carefully.
• Avoid unnecessary accessories for the
safety of both rider and other motorists.
•
Get familiar with traffic rules & regulations
in your states as well as general traffic
signs.
• Do not overload your vehicle.
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