Victory Motorcycles 2009 Hammer Owner's Manual page 75

OPERATION
Accelerating
To accelerate, open the throttle (roll the throttle control grip toward you). For even acceleration, open the throttle
with a smooth, continuous motion. When you reach the recommended speed for upshifting, shift up one gear
according to the instructions in Shifting Gears, page 67. The more quickly you open the throttle, the more quickly
the motorcycle accelerates.
WARNING
• Abrupt acceleration can cause your body to shift suddenly toward the rear of the motorcycle.
• Accelerating abruptly on wet, rough, loose, or slippery surfaces may cause the rear wheel to lose
traction. When accelerating on such surfaces, whether you are at a stop or already in motion, open the
throttle gradually.
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