Yamaha YZ85 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Operation an d important ri d in g points
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3. Open the throttle gradually and si-
multaneously 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.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle halfway and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next gear.
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To d ecelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both
the front and the rear brakes to
slow the motorcycle.
2. Downshift through the gears and
shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped.
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Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine, and
then turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
WARNING
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
Since the en g ine an d exhaust
system can b ecome very hot,
park in a place where pe d estri-
ans or chil d ren are not likely to
touch them an d b e b urne d .

Do not park on a slope or on soft
g roun d , otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.

Do not park near g rass or other
flamma b le materials which
mi g ht catch fire.
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