Shift Lever
The shift lever is used to select the next higher
or lower gear in the transmission. To operate,
raise the shift lever (after closing the throttle)
to engage the next higher gear or depress the
shift lever to engage the next lower gear. See
Shif ting Gears,
page
35
.
Rear Brake Pedal
The rear brake pedal is used to slow or stop
your motorcycle. To operate, depress the pedal.
For information on braking techniques, see
page
37
.
Operating Controls
Kickstarter
The kickstarter is used to start the engine. To
operate, swing the kickstarter out from its
stored position and depress it through its entire
stroke. See
Starting Procedure,
Side Stand
The side stand is used to support your
motorcycle while parked (page
use your foot to lower the stand. Before riding,
raise the stand.
Operating Controls
page
32
.
38
). To operate,
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