Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-3
6
4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
EAU16701
To
d
ecelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
25 km/h (16 mph). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position when the motor-
cycle is almost completely
stopped. The neutral indicator
light should come on.
EAU64120
Recommen
d
e
d
shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
EAU16842
En
g
ine
b
reak-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17024
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en
g
ine oil must
b
e chan
g
e
d
, an
d
the oil filter car-
tri
dg
e or element replace
d
.
[ECA11283]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Shift up points:
1st
→
2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd
→
3rd: 30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd
→
4th: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th
→
5th: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Shift
d
own points:
5th
→
4th: 25 km/h (16 mph)
4th
→
3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd
→
2nd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd
→
1st: 25 km/h (16 mph)
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