Yamaha Virago XV125S, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Shifting
The transmission lets you control
the amount of power you have
available at a given speed for start-
ing, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. The use of the shift pedal is
shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the
shift pedal repeatedly until it reach-
es the end of its travel, then raise
the pedal slightly.
N. Neutral
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Shift pedal
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Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do
not tow the motorcycle a long
distance. Even with gears in
neutral, the transmission is
only properly lubricated when
the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down
from 4th to 2nd, bring your motor-
cycle to a speed of 35 km/h.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st
→
2nd 23
2nd
→
3rd 36
3rd
→
4th 50
4th
→
5th 60
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