Changing Gears - Triumph Thunderbird Commander Handbook

How to Ride the Motorcycle

Changing Gears

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1. Gear change pedal
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch
lever. Change into the next higher or lower
gear. Open the throttle part way, while
releasing the clutch lever. Always use the
clutch when changing gear.
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle too
far or too fast in any of the lower gears as
this can lead to the front wheel lifting from
the ground (pulling a 'wheelie') and to the
rear tyre breaking traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle
particularly if you are unfamiliar with the
motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
will cause loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Note:
• The gear change mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means that,
for each movement of the gear
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change pedal/lever, you can only
select each gear, one after the other,
in ascending or descending order.
Do not change to a lower gear at speeds
that will
rpm (r/min). This can lock the rear wheel
causing loss of control and an accident.
Engine damage may also be caused.
Changing down should be done such that
low engine speeds will be ensured.
cautiously,
Warning
cause excessive engine