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RIDING
WARNING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
*
1-6)
before you ride.
NOTE:
understand the function
Make
sure
*
you
the side stand mechanism.
of
(See
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on
page
and
explanation for
SIDE STAND
page
77).
the engine has been warmed
1. After
the motorcycle
riding.
is
ready
for
2.
the engine
While
is
idling,
puil in
the
clutch lever and depress the gearshift
pedal to
1st
shift into
(low)
gear.
3.
release the clutch lever and at
Slowly
the same
time
gradually increase
opening the throttle.
engine speed
by
Coordination
of
the throttle and clutch
assure a smooth positive start.
lever
will
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>
the motorcycle attains
When
moderate speed, close the throttle,
the clutch
lever
and
shift
in
the gearshift pedal.
by raising
This
is
repeated to
sequence
.
to 3rd, 4th and
progressively
shift
(top)
gears.
to
Raise the
shift
to a higher gear
pedal
.
to
and depress the
shift
pedal
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gear. Each stroke
of
the pedal engages
on
the next gear
sequence. The pedal
in
automatically returns to the horizontal
released.
position
when
up,
a
BRAKING
For normal braking, gradually apply
pull
1.
to 2nd gear
both
the
front and
downshifting to
suit
For maximum deceleration, close the
2.
5th
throttle and apply the front and rear
brakes
firmly. Pull
before coming to a complete stop to
to a
lower
stalling
the engine.
prevent
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WARNING
Independent use
of only
¢
rear
brake
reduces
performance. Extreme
to
cause
either wheel
control of
the
motorcycle.
When
possible, reduce speed
brake before entering a turn; closing
the
throttle
or
braking
cause
wheel slip. Wheel slip
reduce
control of
the
Le
ZG
TN
When
riding in
rear
brakes while
*
or
loose surfaces, the ability to
on
your road speed.
maneuver and
of your
All
these
under
the clutch lever
in
acceleration,
cause
loss of control. For your safety,
exercise
braking, accelerating
When
descending
*
the
front or
grade,
use engine
stopping
braking
braking may
intermittent use
lock, reducing
Continuous brake application can
overheat the
or
effectiveness.
Riding with your
*
mid-turn may
in
brake pedal or your hands on the
will
brake
lever may
motorcycle.
brakelight, giving a false indication
other
drivers.
brake, reducing effectiveness.
wet or rainy conditions,
stop
be reduced.
will
actions
should be smooth
conditions.
Rapid
braking
or
turning may
extreme caution when
or
turning.
a long,
steep
compression
by
downshifting,
with
of both brakes.
brakes
and
reduce
their
foot resting
the
on
actuate
the
to
may also
It
overheat the
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