Honda 2003 ST1300lA, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting Gears
Recommended Shift Points
Ride in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This
will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. When
changing gears under normal conditions, use these recommended shift points:
Shifting Up:
From 1 st to 2nd:
12 mph (20 k m / h )
From 2nd to 3rd: 19 mph (30 k m / h )
From 3rd to 4th: 25 mph (40 k m / h )
From 4th to 5th: 3 1 mph (50 k m / h )
Shifting Down:
From 5th to 4th: 22 mph (35 k m / h )
From 4th to 3rd: 16 mph (25 k m / h )
Pull the clutch lever in when speed drops below 9 mph (15 k m / h ) when engine
roughness is evident, or when engine stalling is imminent; and shift down to 1st
gear for acceleration.
Basic Operation & Riding
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