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Shifting Gears
Your motorcycle transmission has six forward
gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.
If you put the motorcycle in gear with the
side stand down, the engine will shut off.
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Recommended Shift Points
2
6
5
3
1
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4
Shifting Up
From 1st to 2nd
12 mph (20 km/h)
From 2nd to 3rd
19 mph (30 km/h)
From 3rd to 4th
25 mph (40 km/h)
From 4th to 5th
31 mph (50 km/h)
From 5th to 6th
37 mph (60 km/h)
Shifting Down
From 6th to 5th
28 mph (45 km/h)
From 5th to 4th
22 mph (35 km/h)
From 4th to 3rd
16 mph (25 km/h)
NOTICE
Improper shifting can damage the engine, transmission,
and drive train. Also, coasting or towing the motorcycle
for long distances with the engine off can damage the
transmission.
