Kawasaki Z800 ABS Owner's Manual - page 88
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NOTE
○
The transmission is equipped with a
positive neutral finder. When the mo-
torcycle is standing still, the trans-
mission
cannot
be
shifted
past
neutral from 1st gear. To use the
positive neutral finder, shift down to
1st gear, then lift up on the shift ped-
al while standing still. The transmis-
sion will shift only into neutral.
Braking
•
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
•
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
•
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time. Normally
the front brake should be applied a
little more than the rear. Shift down
or fully disengage the clutch as nec-
essary to keep the engine from stall-
ing.
•
Never lock the brakes, or it will cause
the tires to skid. When turning a cor-
ner, it is better not to brake at all. Re-
duce your speed before you get into
the corner.
•
For emergency braking, disregard
downshifting, and concentrate on ap-
plying the brakes as hard as possible
without skidding.
•
Even in motorcycles equipped with
ABS, braking during cornering may
cause wheel slip. When turning a
corner, it is better to limit braking to
the light application of both brakes or
not to brake at all. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner.
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