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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1-7)
before you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of
the side stand mechanism. (See
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 87
and explanation for SIDE STAND on page
109).
Make sure flammable materials such as
dry grass or leaves do not come in
contact with the exhaust system when
riding, idling, or parking your motorcycle.
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1. After the engine has been warmed up,
the motorcycle is ready for riding.
2. 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.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the
clutch lever and shift to 2nd gear by
raising the gearshift pedal.
This sequence is repeated to progressively
shift to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th(top) gear.
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