2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 63
2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Manual
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 61 żThe NOTE Shifting Gears motorcycle is equipped with a side stand switch. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down. the throttle while pulling in the • Close clutch lever. into the next higher or lower • Shift gear. For smooth riding, shift up or down when the motorcycle is operated the speeds shown in the table below. WARNING Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed causes engine rpm to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it may also cause the rear wheel to skid and cause an accident. Downshifting should be done below the vehicle speeds for each gear shown in the table.
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
61
NOTE
ż
The motorcycle is equipped with a
side stand switch. This switch is de-
signed so that the engine does not
start if the transmission is in gear and
the side stand is down.
Shifting Gears
•
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
•
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear. For smooth riding, shift up or
down when the motorcycle is oper-
ated the speeds shown in the table
below.
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at
high speed causes engine rpm
to increase excessively, poten-
tially damaging the engine and
it may also cause the rear wheel
to skid and cause an accident.
Downshifting
should
be
done
below
the
vehicle
speeds
for
each gear shown in the table.