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It is pointed out that between the third and top gear is an unmarked neutral
position. Both the neutral positions are engaged by shifting the gear lever half
way between the two gears.
The lowest and highest speeds in the individual gears for run-in motorcycles:
1st gear … … … 10-25 km p.h
(6-16 m.p.h.)
2nd gear … … … 20-45 km p.h.
(12-28 m.p.h.)
3rd gear … … … 20-65 km p.h.
(20-40 m.p.h.)
4th gear … … … 40 km p.h. upwards
(25 m.p.h. onwards)
b) When slowing down to a stop, close the throttle, declutch, put on the brakes
and shift the gear lever into the "neutral position" between the bottom and second
gear. Only then release the clutch lever. During short stops (on corssroads, etc.)
shift the gear lever into bottom gear and keep the clutch lever depressed. When
braking, also use the front brake but a little later than the rear brake and only
when travelling straight on.
Having finished riding turn off the fuel tap, remove switch key and if required lock
the safety lock.
Having finished. riding for the day, let the engine run at low revolutions after the
fuel has been shut to consume the fuel in. the carburetter. The oil in the petrol
mixture deposits in the float chamber and might choke the jet.
5. WHAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED
To let the engine race while it is standing is harmful as it is not being cooled. Do
not keep it declutched for any considerable time as the cork inserts of the clutch
plates would be subjected to unnecessary wear, Never help the engine uphill by
letting the clutch "slip" but change down in time; do not ride for long with bottom
gear engaged
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