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108 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

/\ WARNING

Downshifting to a lower gear at
high speed causes engine rpm
to increase excessively, poten-
tially damaging the engine and
it may also cause the rear wheel
to skid and cause an accident.
Downshifting should be done
below 5 000 rpm for each gear.

NOTE

O The transmission is equipped with a
positive neutral finder. When the mo-
torcycle is standing still, the transmis-
sion cannot be shifted past neutral
from 1st gear. To use the positive
neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear,
then lift up on the shift pedal while
standing still. The transmission will
shift only into neutral.

Braking

e Close the throttle completely,
ing the clutch engaged (except
shifting gears) so that the engi
help slow down the motorcycle

e Shift down one gear ata time <_ that
you are in 1st gear when you >me
to a complete stop.

e When stopping, always apply ooth
brakes at the same time. Noi ally
the front brake should be applie: _ i lit-
tle more than the rear. Shift do or
fully disengage the clutch as n es-
sary to keep the engine from st: ng.

e Never lock the brakes, or it will cise
the tires to skid. When turning a or-
ner, itis better not to brake at all. ‘<e-
duce your speed before you get ‘nto
the corner.

e For emergency braking, disregard
downshifting, and concentrate on

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