Breaking-In - Pagsta BOBBER User Manual

[Shifting Gears]
Your motorcycle has five forward gears in a one-down, four-up shift pattern which is coordinated with a cable-
operated clutch system.Learning when to shift gears comes with experience.
Keep the following tips in mind:
• As a general rule, shift while moving in a straight line.
• Close the throttle and pull the clutch lever in completely before shifting. Improper shifting may damage the
engine, transmission, and drive train.
• Learn to recognize the engagement point as you release the clutch lever. It is at this point the transmission of
power to the rear wheel resumes.
• Upshift to a higher gear or reduce throttle before engine rpm (speed) gets too high.
• Learn the relationship between engine sound and the normal shifting points.
• Downshift to a lower gear before you feel the engine laboring (lugging) at low rpm.
• Avoid downshifting to help slow your motorcycle when engine rpm is high. Downshifting when engine speed
is near its allowable maximum may over-rev the engine and cause possibledamage.
• To prevent transmission damage, do no tcoast or tow the motorcycle for long distances with the engine off.
BREAKIN-IN
During the initial break in period of 500 miles, avoid full
throttle use and never labor the engine by shifting gears hard.
Strictly restrict the engine to less than 6000 rpm. During the
initial 100 miles, the maximum speed should not be more than
50 mph and during the first 500 miles, no more than 65 mph.
Timely performance of the break in maintenance period will
ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine.
Use the table at right to estimate the proper shifting points.
Gear
1st to 2nd gear
2nd to 3rd gear
3rd to 4th gear
4th to 5th gear
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Shifting Points
Speed
30km/h 19mph
45km/h 28mph
60km/h 37mph
75km/h 47mph