Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - GAS GAS EX 250 2023 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
8.3
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Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throttle carefully.
8.4
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). To do so, release the throttle while simulta-
neously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever and open the throttle.
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If the choke function has been activated, deactivate it after the engine has warmed up.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This will barely
reduce the speed, but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel consumption.
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To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and either open the throttle or shift
again.
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Switch off the engine if running at idle speed or stationary for a long time.
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Starting off

Info
The plug-in stand must be removed before riding.
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Info
If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an authorized GAS-
GAS Motorcycles workshop.
First-gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
with rubber strap
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Shift the transmission to neutral position.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 10 °C (< 50 °F)
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Pull the cold start button fully out and turn it by a ¼ turn.
Info
If the engine is warm, the cold start button must be
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deactivated.
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Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for
30 seconds before a further attempt at starting.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts at
starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion bat-
tery and thereby increase the starting power.
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and secure the side stand
2
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