Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
RIDING
Review Motorcycle Safty (pages 1 - 8) before you ride.
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Riding with an unlocked trunk may result in loss of vehicle
control. Be sure the trunk lid is closed secuely before
riding.
Proper shifting will provide better fuel economy. When changing
gears under normal conditions, use these recommended
shift points:
Shifting Up:
From 1st to 2nd 6 mph (10 km/h)
From 2nd to 3rd 12 mph (20 km/h)
From 3rd to 4th 19 mph (30 km/h)
From 4th to 5th 25 mph (40 km/h)
Shifting Down:
From 5th to 4th 22 mph (35 km/h)
From 4th to 3rd 16 mph (25 km/h)
Disengage the clutch when speed drops below 9 mph (15
km/h), when engine roughness is evident, or when engine
stalling is imminent; and shift down to 1st gear for
acceleration.
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