ATX 125 - Vehicle Operation; Launch and Shifting Gears

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Caution
Make sure you are familiar with and follow the safety rules and
comply with all laws.
• The exhaust contains harmful gas, like CO, so please make
sure when you are performing checks with the engine running,
you are in a well-ventilated location.
• The pre-ride checklist should be performed on a flat, hard
surface with stable support.
• Watch for fire when you switch the engine off, because the
engine and muffler are still hot.
• Before you perform any repairs, the engine should be
switched off and the key should be removed.
• If problems still exist after adjustment, please immediately
contact your authorized genuine dealer.
Vehicle Operation
Before you prepare to embark on your ride, please make sure the
side stand is in the up position. If you try to shift from neutral into
first gear with the side-stand down, the engine will turn off for
your safety. Do not bypass or disable the side stand safety
switch.
Shift gears in accordance with the engine speed
In order to maximize fuel consumption and to ensure engine
longevity, please do not accelerate or decelerate drastically.
Launch and Shifting Gears
1) While sitting on the motorcycle with the engine running at
idle in neutral, raise the side-stand and place both feet firmly on
the ground. Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar and push the
gear shift pedal down with your left foot to change the gear from
neutral to 1st gear.
2) Gradually turn the throttle twist grip to increase the speed of
the engine to about 3000 r/min, and SLOWLY release the clutch
lever until the motorcycle starts to move. DO NOT release the
clutch lever suddenly once movement begins. CAREFULLY
modulate both throttle and clutch to ensure a smooth start as
your vehicle accelerates.
3) When the motorcycle reaches a balanced state of operation
and the engine rpm rises, close the throttle, pull in the clutch lever,
and then lift up the shifting pedal to shift from 1st to 2nd gear.
4) Use the same up-shift procedure for 3rd-5th gear.
5) Engage the clutch and the shift pedal downward to