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RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 1 - 12)
before you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of the
side stand mechanism. (See MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 94 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 shift lever 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 shift
lever.
This sequence is repeated to progressively
shift to 3rd, 4th and 5th (top) gears.
