2009 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 74
2009 Polaris Hammer Manual
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Shifting Gears WARNING OPERATION • Downshifting at a speed in excess of the recommended downshift point may severely damage the transmission or cause the rear wheel to lose traction. It could also result in engine damage from running at excessive rpm. Reduce speed before downshifting and do not downshift at a speed above that in the table of recommended shift points. • Downshifting abruptly on wet, rough, loose or slippery surfaces can cause the motorcycle to skid. When downshifting while passing over such surfaces, release the clutch lever very gradually. • Downshifting in a curve may cause the rear wheel to lose traction. Downshift before entering a curve. Recommended Shift Points The following table shows the appropriate speed at which to shift up or down to each gear. Upshift (Acceleration) Gear Change Upshift Speed Downshift (Deceleration) Gear Change Downshift Speed 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to O/D 18 mph (29 km/h) 30 mph (48 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 60 mph (97 km/h) O/D to 5th 5th to 4th 4th to 3rd 3rd to 2nd 2nd to 1st 50 mph (80 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 10 mph (16 km/h) 69