Polaris 2001 Victory Standard Cruiser - Manual (Page 50)

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OPERATION
To Start Riding
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift into first gear. The neutral indicator light should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the
clutch lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift point as shown in the table on page
44, close the throttle, and at the same time, quickly pull in the
clutch lever.
5. Smartly lift the gear lever with your left toe to shift into second
gear. NOTE: Be careful not to shift into neutral.
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch le-
ver.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher
gear. Always shift gears at or below the recommended speeds
as shown in the table on page 44.