Triumph Shift Assist (If Fitted) - Triumph Speed Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

Triumph Shift Assist (if fitted)

Triumph Shift Assist adjusts the engine
torque to allow gears to engage, with-
out closure of the throttle twist grip or
operation of the clutch.
This feature works for both up shifts
and down shifts of gear.
The clutch must be used for stopping
and pulling away.
Triumph Shift Assist will not operate if:
• The clutch is applied.
• An up shift is attempted by mistake
when in 6th gear.
• A down shift is attempted by mis-
take when in 1st gear.
• An up shift is attempted at very
low engine speeds.
• A down shift is attempted at very
high engine speeds.
• Cruise control is active.
Triumph Shift Assist will be disabled
when riding, if a Triumph Shift Assist
system malfunction is present.
Use a positive pedal force and release
your foot from the gear lever between
gear changes to make sure there is a
smooth gear change.
For more information on enabling and
disabling the Triumph Shift Assist func-
tionality, see page 39.
How to Ride the Motorcycle
Braking
WHEN BRAKING,
FOLLOWING:
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged to allow the engine
to help slow down the motorcycle.
Change down one gear at a time such
that the transmission is in first gear
when the motorcycle comes to a com-
plete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time. Normally the
front brake should be applied a little
more than the rear.
Change down or fully disengage the
clutch as necessary to keep the engine
from stalling.
Never lock the brakes, as this may
cause loss of control of the motorcycle
and an accident.
For emergency
down changing, and concentrate on
applying the front and rear brakes as
hard as possible without skidding.
Riders should
braking in a traffic-free area. (See the
ABS section on page 83.)
Triumph strongly recommends that all
riders take a course of instruction,
which includes advice on safe brake
operation. Incorrect brake technique
could result in loss of control and an
accident.
Warning
OBSERVE
Warning
braking, disregard
practice emergency
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