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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for
starting a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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Shifting
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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
illustration.
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.
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NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not coast
for long periods of time with the
engine off, and do not tow the
motorcycle for long distances.
The transmission is properly
lubricated only when the engine
is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
EAU16690
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear.
3. Open the throttle gradually and
simultaneously release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached
a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle, and at the
same time, quickly pull the clutch
lever in.
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