Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 83)

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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 power switch is ON,
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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