Starting Off; Braking - Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual

STARTING OFF

• Pull in the clutch lever fully and push the gearshift lever down
to change the gear from neutral to low position.
• Release the clutch lever gently while twisting the throttle grip
slowly.
Twisting the throttle grip fully in standing start can
jump the machine and it can throw you off the seat.
Twist the throttle grip gradually when starting off.
• Pick up speed just a little on low. Twist throttle grip forward
and pull in clutch lever; kick up gearshift lever while twisting
back the throttle grip. Now pick up speed on second. Repeat
this sequence to shift upward step by through third, fourth and
fifth to top.

BRAKING

• To slow down, (1) twist throttle grip forward, and (2) brake
front and rear wheels. Just before you come to a stop, pull-in
clutch lever and shift down into NEUTRAL.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1-7