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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 63 Vehicle speed when shifting Shifting up 1st ĺ 2nd 2nd ĺ 3rd 3rd ĺ 4th 4th ĺ 5th km/h (mph) 20 (12) 30 (19) 40 (25) 50 (31) Shifting down 5th ĺ 4th 4th ĺ 3rd 3rd ĺ 2nd 2nd ĺ 1st km/h (mph) 40 (25) 30 (19) 20 (12) 15 (9) Braking • • • Close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged (except when shifting gears) so that the engine will help slow down the motorcycle. Shift down one gear at a time so that you are in 1st gear when you come to a complete stop. When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same time. Normally the front brake should be applied a little more than the rear. Shift down or • • fully disengage the clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling. Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the tires to skid. When turning a corner, it is better not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner. For emergency braking, disregard downshifting, and concentrate on applying the brakes as hard as possible without skidding.

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
63
Vehicle speed when shifting
Shifting up
km/h (mph)
Shifting down
km/h (mph)
1st
ĺ
2nd
20 (12)
5th
ĺ
4th
40 (25)
2nd
ĺ
3rd
30 (19)
4th
ĺ
3rd
30 (19)
3rd
ĺ
4th
40 (25)
3rd
ĺ
2nd
20 (12)
4th
ĺ
5th
50 (31)
2nd
ĺ
1st
15 (9)
Braking
•
Close the throttle completely, leav-
ing the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
•
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
•
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time.
Normally
the front brake should be applied a lit-
tle more than the rear. Shift down or
fully disengage the clutch as neces-
sary to keep the engine from stalling.
•
Never lock the brakes, or it will cause
the tires to skid. When turning a cor-
ner, it is better not to brake at all. Re-
duce your speed before you get into
the corner.
•
For emergency braking,
disregard
downshifting,
and
concentrate
on
applying the brakes as hard as pos-
sible without skidding.