Triumph Trident 2023 - 8.4 Changing Gears

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Changing Gears
WARNING
Take care to avoid opening the throttle
too far or too fast in any of the lower
gears as this can lead to the front
wheel lifting from the ground (pulling a
'wheelie') and to the rear tyre breaking
traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with
the motorcycle.
Pulling a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Do not change to a lower gear at
speeds that will cause excessive
engine rpm (r/min).
Changing down should be done such
that low engine speeds will be
ensured.
Changing to a lower gear at high
speed can lock the rear wheel, leading
to loss of motorcycle control which
could result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
The gear change mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means that,
for each movement of the gear
change pedal, you can only select
each gear, one after the other, in
ascending or descending order.
For models fitted with Triumph Shift
Assist (TSA), see page110.
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1. Gear change pedal (Trident shown)
▼ Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
▼ Change into the next higher or lower
gear.
▼ Open the throttle part way, while
releasing the clutch lever.
▼ Always use the clutch when
changing gear.