Using The Transmission - HYOSUNG Comet650 Owner's Manual

Pull the clutch lever in and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by depress-
ing the gearshift lever downward.
Turn the throttle grip toward you and at
the same time release the clutch lever gen-
tly and smoothly. As the clutch engages,
the motorcycle will start moving forward.
To shift to the next higher gear, accelerate
gently, then close the throttle and pull the
clutch lever in simultaneously. Lift the
gearshift lever upward to select the next
gear and release the clutch lever and open
the throttle again.
Select the gears in this manner until sixth
gear is reached.
WARNING
Downshifting while the motorcycle is
leaned over in a corner may cause rear
wheel skid and loss of control.
Reduce your speed and downshift
before entering corner.
WARNING
Do not operate the ignition switch of its
" " OFF " " or " " LOCK " " position or the
engine stop switch of its " "
while driving at one' s pleasure.
The transmission is provided to keep the
engine operating smoothly in its normal
operating speed range. The gear ratios
have been carefully chosen to meet the
characteristics of the engine. The rider
should always select the most suitable gear
for the prevailing conditions.
Downshifting when engine speed is too
high can ;
● ● cause the rear wheel to skid and lose
● ● force the engine to overrev in the
Reduce speed before downshifting.
Revving the engine into the red zone
can cause severe engine damage.
" " position
Never allow the engine to rev into the
red zone in any gear.
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USING THE TRANSMISSION

WARNING
traction due to increased engine
braking, resulting in an accident ; or
lower gear, resulting in engine dam-
age.
CAUTION