Yamaha Venture XVZ1300TF, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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CAUTION:
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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 dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
●
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
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NOTE:
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When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 4th to 2nd gear).
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
●
Thoroughly warm up the engine.
●
Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
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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 engine.
●
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).
Shift point
(km/h)
1st
→
2nd
2nd
→
3rd
3rd
→
4th
4th
→
5th
23
36
50
60
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