2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 66
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Manual
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 65 ○The 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 at high speed can make the rear wheel skid and cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death, as well as cause the engine to overrev and damage it. When shifting down to a lower gear, do not shift at such a high speed that engine rpm jumps excessively. Downshift at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in this section.