Shifting Gears :
• Close throttle & depress the clutch.
• Shift into next higher or lower gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
Gear Shifting Lever & Gear Shifting Sequence
WARNING : When shifting down to
lower gear, do not shift at such a high
speed that th e en gin e rp m ri ses
excessively & which may cause the rear
wheel to skid.
Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting
gears) so that the engine braking will help
slow down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a
complete stop.
• When stopping, always apply both brakes
at the same time. De-clutch as necessary
to keep the engine from stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously & do not de-clutch. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner. For
emergency braking, disregard downshifting,
and concentrate on applying the brakes as
hard as possible without skidding.
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Moving Off :
• Check that Center/Side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
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• Shift into 1 gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough rpm to keep it from stalling.
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Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
Parking :
• Shift the transmission into neutral and turn
the ignition switch OFF.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
CAUTION: Do not park on a soft/steeply
inclined surface or the motorcycle may
fall over.
• Drive smoothly & steadily at speed between
40 and 50 km/h .
• Drive at constant speed; avoid sudden
accelerations & harsh braking as far as
possible. Plan your trips properly with
minimum start-stops.
• Change the gear judiciously according to the
speed requirements. Drive as far as possible
in highest gear.
Fuel Saving Tips
• Travel as light as possible; do not overload
the vehicle above the specified payload.
• Stop the engine quickly at the end of the
jo u rney. A void ex cessiv e idlin g . For
intermediate stoppages, cut-off the engine if
you want to stop for more than two minutes.
Vehicle Maintenance (Ensure Following)
Fuel Check fuel lines and connections for
leakage.
Spark plug Inspect and clean spark plug. Adjust
electrode gap.
Air filter Clean air filter element periodically.
Engine oil Check level. Use recommended oil for
top up or refill.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not dragging
/ binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre pressure Always maintain the recommended tyre
pressure.
Carburettor Adjust idling speed.
Gear shifting pattern
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