Polaris 2015 INDIAN Scout - Manual (Page 50)

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Operation
Shifting Gears
WARNING! Forced shifting (with clutch engaged) could cause
damage to the engine, transmission and drive train. Such damage
could cause loss of control, which could result in serious injury or
death. Always pull the clutch lever fully toward the handlebars to
disengage the clutch before shifting gears.
This motorcycle is equipped with a six-speed transmission.
Neutral is located between first and second gear.
Press downward on the toe lever to shift to a lower gear. Lift
upward on the toe lever to shift to a higher gear. Release the
clutch lever after each gear shift.
Shifting to neutral is easiest if the motorcycle is rolling
slowly. To shift from first gear to neutral, gently lift the toe
lever a half stroke.
Tip: The transmission is in neutral if you can move the motorcycle
forward or rearward freely without disengaging the clutch. If the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the neutral indicator
illuminates when the transmission is in neutral.
Shifting Gears While Stationary
To locate neutral when the motorcycle is stationary, use one of
the following techniques to load and unload the transmission
shift dogs, which allows them to disengage:
1. With the clutch disengaged (lever pulled inward), shift
into neutral while rocking the motorcycle forward and
rearward.
2. With the transmission in first gear, gently release the
clutch until it just begins to engage. Apply upward
pressure on the toe lever and quickly pull the clutch
inward.
To shift gears when the motorcycle is stationary (engine may
be running or stopped), disengage the clutch and apply
slight pressure on the shift lever while rocking the
motorcycle forward and rearward.
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