Yamaha V-star XVS650P, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
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To decelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
15.5 mi/h (25 km/h). If the engine
is about to stall or runs very rough-
ly, pull the clutch lever in and use
the brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
For this reason, you should read the
following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km). The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Deceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st
→
2nd
2nd
→
3rd
3rd
→
4th
4th
→
5th
16 (9.9)
24 (14.9)
32 (19.9)
40 (24.9)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)