2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 42

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GENERAL INFORMATION 41 Shift Control The shift control grip is located at the left handlebar and it has three positions: "D" (Drive), "N" (Neutral), and "R" (Reverse). Drive Gear: To shift into drive gear range, first stop the vehicle completely and shift the shift control into the "D" (Drive) position. Reverse Gear: To shift into reverse, stop the vehicle completely, allow the engine to slow to idle speed, and move the shift control grip to the "R" (Reverse) position. j WARNING HAZARD Shifting into "D" (Drive) or "R" (Reverse) while moving. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Shifting the transmission gear while the vehicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in speed and direction resulting in loss of control and accident with severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not shift the transmission gear while the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the transmission. A. Shift Control Grip B. Button C. "D" (Drive) position D. "N" (Neutral) position E. "R" (Reverse) position Push the button to move the shift control to the desired positions. Furthermore, press the brake pedal to shift into "R" (Reverse).

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Shift Control
The shift control grip is located at the left handlebar
and it has three positions: “D” (Drive), “N” (Neutral),
and “R” (Reverse).
A. Shift Control Grip
B. Button
C. “D” (Drive) position
D. “N” (Neutral) position
E. “R” (Reverse) position
Push the button to move the shift control to the
desired positions.
Furthermore, press the brake pedal to shift into “R”
(Reverse).
Drive Gear:
To shift into drive gear range, first stop the vehi-
cle completely and shift the shift control into the “D”
(Drive) position.
Reverse Gear:
To shift into reverse, stop the vehicle completely,
allow the engine to slow to idle speed, and move the
shift control grip to the “R” (Reverse) position.
WARNING
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Shifting into “D” (Drive) or “R” (Reverse)
while moving.
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N
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Shifting the transmission gear while the ve-
hicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in
speed and direction resulting in loss of con-
trol and accident with severe personal injury
or death.
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Do not shift the transmission gear while the
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift
the transmission.