Honda CRF230F Owner's Manual page 53

5. Raise the pedal to shift to a higher gear
and depress the pedal to shift to a lower
gear. Each stroke of the pedal engages
the next gear in sequence. The pedal
automatically returns to the horizontal
position when released.
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4
5
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• Do not downshift when traveling at a speed
that would force the engine to overrev in
the next lower gear; the rear wheel may
lose traction, resulting in a possible loss of
vehicle control.
• Do not shift gears without disengaging the
clutch and closing the throttle. The engine
and drive train could be damaged by
overspeed and shock.
• Do not tow the motorcycle or coast for long
distances while the engine is of f. The
transmission will not be properly lubricated
and damage may result.
• Do not run the engine at high rpm with the
transmission in neutral or the clutch lever
pulled in. Serious engine damage may
result.