Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-3
6
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Shiftin
g
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the
neutral position (
), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
This model is equipped with a
quick shift system. (See page
4-17.)
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position,
d
o not
coast for lon
g
perio
d
s of time
with the en
g
ine off, an
d
d
o not
tow the motorcycle for lon
g
d
is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu
b
ricate
d
only when
the en
g
ine is runnin
g
. Ina
d
e-
quate lu
b
rication may
d
ama
g
e
the transmission.
Except when upshiftin
g
with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while chan
g
in
g
g
ears
to avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the en
g
ine,
transmission, an
d
d
rive train,
which are not
d
esi
g
ne
d
to with-
stan
d
the shock of force
d
shift-
in
g
.
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To start out an
d
accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
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.
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To
d
ecelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply
both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1
1
N
2
3
4
5
6
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