HONDA CRF50F - Manual (Page 44)

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Shifting Gears
Basic Operation & Riding
To prevent transmission damage, do not coast
or tow the motorcycle f or long distances with
the engine of f .
Downshif ting can help slow your motorcycle,
especially on downhills. However,
downshif ting when engine rpm is too high can
cause engine damage.
Learning when to shift gears comes with
experience. Upshift to a higher gear or reduce
throttle before engine rpm (speed) gets too high.
Downshift to a lower gear before you feel the
engine laboring (lugging) at low rpm.