Moving Off; Changing Gears - Triumph Street Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Moving Off

To move the motorcycle:
▼ Pull in the clutch lever and select
first gear.
▼ Open the throttle a little and let out
the clutch lever slowly.
▼ As the clutch starts to engage, open
the throttle a little more, allowing
enough
stalling.
engine speed to

Changing Gears

Take care to avoid opening the throttle
too far or too fast in any of the lower
gears as this can lead to the front
wheel lifting from the ground (pulling a
'wheelie') and to the rear tyre breaking
traction (wheel spin).
avoid
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss
of traction
motorcycle control and an accident.
Do not change to a lower gear at
speeds
engine rpm (r/min).
This can lock the rear wheel causing
loss of control and an accident. Engine
damage may also be caused.
Changing down should be done such
that low
ensured.
For models fitted with Triumph Shift
Assist (TSA), see page 125.
6
5
4
3
2
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1
1. Gear change pedal
Warning
will cause
Warning
that will cause
engine speeds
1
loss of
excessive
will be