Riding - Honda XR125L Owner's Manual

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RIDING

Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
before you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of
the side stand mechanism. (See MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULE on page
explanation for SIDE STAND on page
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 shift lever to
shift into 1st (low) gear.
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3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
1 − 9 ) same time gradually increase engine
s p e e d b y o p e n i n g t h e t h r o t t l e .
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
54 and speed, close the throttle, pull in the clutch
79 ). lever and shift to 2nd gear by raising the
shift lever.
T h i s s e q u e n c e i s r e p e a t e d t o
progressively shift to 3rd, 4th and 5th
(top) gears.