Operation, Accelerating, Warning – Polaris 2004 Victory Vegas User Manual

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OPERATION

Accelerating

To accelerate, open the throttle (roll the throttle control grip toward you). For even acceleration, open the throttle

with a smooth, continuous motion. When you reach the recommended speed for upshifting, shift up one gear

according to the instructions in Shifting Gears, page 68. The more quickly you open the throttle, the more quickly

the motorcycle accelerates.

Abrupt acceleration can cause your body to shift suddenly toward the rear of the motorcycle.

Accelerating abruptly on wet, rough, loose, or slippery surfaces may cause the rear wheel to lose

traction. When accelerating on such surfaces, whether you are at a stop or already in motion,

open the throttle gradually.

WARNING

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