2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
- Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever.
- Shift into the next higher or lower gear.
A. Shift Pedal
WARNING
Downshifting at high speed can make the rear wheel skid and cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death, as well as cause the engine to overrev and damage it. When shifting down to a lower gear, do not shift at such a high speed that engine rpm jumps excessively. Downshift at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in this section. Open the throttle halfway, while releasing the clutch lever.
NOTE
The transmission is equipped with a positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission 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 pedal while standing still. The transmission will shift only into neutral
Vehicle speed when shifting