Yamaha R15M, Owner'S Manual

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Operation an d important ri d in g points
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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 shifter. (See page 5-18.)
NOTICE
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When shiftin g , press the shift
pe d al firmly until you feel the
g ear shift is complete.
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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, nor tow the
motorcycle for lon g d istances.
The transmission is properly lu-
b ricate d only when the en g ine is
runnin g . Ina d equate lu b rication
may d ama g e the transmission.
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Except when usin g the quick
shifter, always pull the clutch le-
ver when chan
g in g g ears to
avoi d d ama g in g the en g ine,
transmission, an d d rivetrain.
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Tips for re d ucin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.

Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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