Warning! The clutch must be completely released before changing gear. If the clutch is not released completely, the motorcycle engine may be damaged.
See Figure 9. The gear shift lever is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is operated by the left foot. The transmission is a five-speed sequential gearbox.
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Figure 9. Gear shift lever (shifting to lower gears)
1. When you press the gear shift lever down all the way (for his entire course), the next smaller gear will be engaged.
2. When raising the lever to its highest position (for his entire course), the next major gear will be engaged.
Notes:
- After each gear shift, release the lever.
- In order for a new gear shift to be made, the lever must return to the center position.
First gear is the last gear that can be engaged by pushing the lever all the way down.
Neutral is between first and second gears. When the transmission is in neutral, a green neutral indicator light will illuminate on the instrument panel to indicate this.
To shift from first gear to neutral, lift the gearshift lever halfway.
When the motorcycle is not moving and its engine is not running, gears are changed in a different way. Before changing gears in such conditions, roll the motorcycle backwards and then forwards with the clutch fully released (clutch lever retracted). Without pressing hard on the gear lever, shift from one gear to another.
Even if the motorcycle engine is turned on, but the motorcycle is not moving, changing gears may be difficult. These difficulties arise due to the fact that the transmission mechanisms do not rotate and the parts involved in the shift cannot be aligned on the same axis and therefore cannot fit into each other.
Warning! If you experience difficulty changing gears, do not use force to change gears under any circumstances. If used incorrectly, the switching mechanism may fail.
For further information, see section Exploitation, paragraph Gear shift.