Polaris 2001 Victory Standard Cruiser - Manual (Page 49)

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OPERATION
Shifting
The transmission lets you control the amount of power you have
available at a given speed for starting, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. The use of the shift pedal is shown in the illustration on page
25.
Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission.
Do not coast for long periods with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long distance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only properly lubricated when the en-
gine is running.
Always use the clutch when changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and can be damaged by shifting with-
out using the clutch.