2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Owners Manual - Page 78
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Manual
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76 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 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 operated the speeds shown in the table below. the throttle part way, while re• Open leasing the clutch lever. NOTE żThe transmission is equipped with a WARNING When shifting down to a lower gear, do not shift at such a high speed that the engine r/min (rpm) jumps excessively. Not only can this cause engine damage, but the rear wheel may skid and cause an accident. Downshifting should be done below the vehicle speeds for each gear shown in the table. positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. The transmission will shift only into neutral.