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The highest reasonably usable gear, avoiding unnecessary changes.
Use the highest gear that reasonably permits a low, steady speed, with smooth acceleration, and avoid unnecessary changes during the climb. This does not mean forcing a gear that causes loss of control or stalls the engine. Always using first gear with a half-engaged clutch is not the generally recommended technique. Snow greatly reduces grip: do not continue when you cannot do so safely and find a safe place to stop; this technique does not guarantee safe riding on ice or without traction.
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Constantly change gear and accelerate abruptly.
The highest reasonably usable gear, avoiding unnecessary changes.
Always first gear with the clutch half-engaged, even when unnecessary.
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