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e Pu. in the clutch lever.
e Sh i into 1st gear.
e 0; 1 the throttle a little, and start to
“let ut the clutch lever very slowly.
e As he clutch starts to engage, open
the hrottle alittle more, giving the en-

gir just enough fuel to keep it from
sté ing.

NOTE

OWerm up the engine thoroughly be-
fore the riding or revving the engine.
OThe motorcycle is equipped with a
side stand switch. This switch is de-
Signed so that the engine does not

Start if the transmission is in gear and
the side stand is down.

Shifting Gears

* Close the throttle whi ing i
clutch lever. hile pulling in the

aay

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e Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.

e@ Open the throttle part way, while re-
leasing the clutch lever.