Riding - Honda NX4 Falcon Manual Del Propietário

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Riding

Review Motorcycle Safety (pages 9 – 13) before you ride.
Make sure you understand the function of the side
stand mechanism. (See "Maintenance Schedule" on
page 44 and explanation for "Side Stand" on page 61).
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 pedal 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 pedal.
This sequence is repeated to progressively shift to
3rd, 4th, 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.
• Do not downshift when traveling at a speed that
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 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 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
transmission in neutral or the clutch lever pulled in.
Serious engine damage may result.
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