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RIDING ON HILLS
• When climbing steep hills, the motorcy-
cle may begin to slow down and show
lack of power. At this point you should
shift to a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
motorcycle from losing momentum.
• When riding down a steep hill, the
engine may be used for braking by shift-
ing to a lower gear.
• Be careful, however, not to allow the
engine to overrev.
STOPPING AND PARKING
1. Turn the throttle grip away from you to
close the throttle completely.
2. Apply the front and rear brakes evenly
and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears as road
speed decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch lever
squeezed towards the grip (disengaged
position) just before the motorcycle
stops. The neutral position can be con-
firmed by observing the neutral indicator
light.
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