Riding - Honda XRE300 Manual Del Propietário

XRE300 · XRE300A

Riding

Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 9 – 14) before you
ride.
Make sure you understand the function of the side
stand mechanism. (See MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
on page 54 and explanation for SIDE STAND on
page 70).
Make sure flammable materials such as dry grass or
leaves do not come in contact with the exhaust system
when riding, idling, or parking your motorcycle.
1. After the engine has been warmed up, the
motorcycle is ready for riding.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the clutch lever
and depress the shift lever to shift into 1st (low)
gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the same
time gradually increase engine speed by opening
the throttle. Coordination of the throttle and
clutch lever will assure a smooth
positive start.
4. When the motorcycle attains a
moderate speed, close the throttle,
pull in the clutch lever and shift to
2nd gear by raising the shift lever.
This sequence is repeated to
progressively shift to 3rd, 4th and
5th (top) gears.
5. Raise the shift lever to shift to a higher gear and
depress the shift lever to shift to a lower gear.
Each stroke of the shift lever engages the next
gear in sequence. The shift lever automatically
returns to the horizontal position when released.
6. Coordinate the throttle and brakes for smooth
deceleration.
7. Both front and rear brakes should be used at the
same time and should not be applied strongly
enough to lock the wheel, or braking effectiveness
will be reduced and control of the motorcycle be
difficult.
Do not downshift when traveling at a speed that
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would force the engine to overrev in the next
lower gear; the rear wheel may lose traction,
resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control.
Do not shift gears without disengaging the
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clutch and closing the throttle. The engine and
drive train could be damaged by overspeed
and shock.
Do not tow the motorcycle or coast for
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long distances while the engine is off. The
transmission will not be properly lubricated and
damage may result.
Do not run the engine at high rpm with the
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transmission in neutral or the clutch lever
pulled in. Serious engine damage may result.
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