
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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NOTICE
ECA10261
• 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 trans-
mission is properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion may damage the transmission.
• Always use the clutch while changing
gears to avoid damaging the engine, trans-
mission, and drive train, which are not de-
signed to withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
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 at the same
time, release the clutch lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points shown in the
following table, close the throttle, and at the
same time, quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission into
the neutral position.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually re-
lease the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operating condi-
tions, use the recommended shift points.
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 20 km/h (12 mph). If the
engine is about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the brakes to
stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position
when the motorcycle is almost completely
stopped.
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accelera-
tion and deceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
N
N
Shift up points
1st
2nd
20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd
3rd
30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd
4th
40 km/h (25 mph)
4th
5th
50 km/h (31 mph)
Shift down points
5th
4th
35 km/h (22 mph)
4th
3rd
25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd
2nd
25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd
1st
25 km/h (16 mph)
Summary of Contents for WR450F 2021
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Page 62: ...ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 9 Radiator fan motor fuse 5 0 A Spare fuse 15 0 A...
Page 71: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 18...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 19 EAM20152 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM Frame and engine left side view...
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Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 Rear brake right side view...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31 Front brake front view and right side view...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33 Taillight top view and right side view...
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Page 205: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 3 1 Connecting rod 2 Oil nozzle 3 Crankshaft...
Page 207: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 5 5 1 Oil filter element 2 Oil pump 3 Oil strainer...
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Page 300: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAM20142 IGNITION SYSTEM EAM30277 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 304: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 5 EAM20143 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAM30279 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 310: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 11 EAM20144 CHARGING SYSTEM EAM30282 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
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Page 314: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 15 EAM20154 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAM30348 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
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Page 322: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 23 EAM20155 COOLING SYSTEM EAM30350 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
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Page 326: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 27 EAM20145 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAM30284 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
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Page 352: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 53 EAM20146 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAM30287 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
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