2009 Polaris Vegas Low Owners Manual - Page 78

Shifting Gears WARNING OPERATION The clutch must be fully disengaged (clutch lever pulled completely in toward the handlebars) before you attempt to shift gears. Forced shifting (shifting without the clutch disengaged) may damage the engine, transmission and drive train, causing loss of control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with either a five-speed or a six-speed transmission. On six-speed models, the sixth gear is overdrive. Five-speed models will not have overdrive. Refer to the specifications section beginning on page 164 for the transmission type for your model. TOE SHIFT PEDAL: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front of the pedal with your toe. To shift to a lower gear, depress the pedal with your toe. HEEL / TOE SHIFT PEDAL: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front peg of the pedal with your toe, or depress the rear peg of the pedal with your heel. To shift to a lower gear, depress the front pedal with your toe. O/D 3 2 N 1 4 5 O/D 3 2 N 1 4 5 Heel/Toe Shift Pedal Toe Shift Pedal Neutral position is between first and second gear. The transmission is in neutral when the motorcycle moves forward or backward freely while the clutch is engaged (clutch lever released). With the ignition switch set to the ON position, the neutral indicator illuminates when the transmission is in neutral. 73