OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS6-26EAU41002Starting off1. While applying the rear brake le-ver, push the motorcycle off thecenterstand.2. Completely close the throttle.3. Set the engine stop switch to“RUN”.4. Check for oncoming off-road vehi-cles, and then slowly turn the throt-tle grip in order to take off.EAU16780Acceleration and decelerationThe speed can be adjusted by openingand closing the throttle. To increase thespeed, turn the throttle grip in direction(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throt-tle grip in direction (b).EAU41012BrakingWARNINGEWA14571● Avoid braking hard or suddenly(especially when leaning over toone side), otherwise the motor-cycle may skid or overturn.● Keep in mind that braking onwet surfaces is much more diffi-cult.● Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-ing downhill can be very diffi-cult.1. Close the throttle completely.2. Apply both front and rear brakessimultaneously while gradually in-creasing the pressure.Front(a)(b)U5PG8BE0.book Page 2 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:53 PM