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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1- 7) before
you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of the
side stand mechanism.
(See MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page
85 and explanation for SIDE STAND on page
111).
Make sure flammable materials such as dry
grass or leaves do not come in contact with
the exhaust system when riding, idling or
parking your motorcycle.
1. After the engine has been warmed up, the
motorcycle is ready for riding.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the clutch
lever and depress the gearshift pedal to
shift into 1st (low) gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the
same time gradually increase engine
speed by opening the throttle.
Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the clutch
lever and shift to 2nd gear by raising the
gearshift pedal.
This sequence is repeated to progressively
shift to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th (top) gear.
5. Coordinate the throttle and brakes for
smooth deceleration.
6. Both front and rear brakes should be used
at the same time and should not be
applied strongly enough to lock the wheel,
or braking effectiveness will be reduced
and control of the motorcycle will become
difficult.
