Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-3
6
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Shiftin
g
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the
neutral position (
), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
This model is equipped with a
quick shifter. (See page 4-18.)
NOTICE
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When shiftin
g
, press the shift
pe
d
al firmly until you feel the
g
ear shift is complete.
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position,
d
o not
coast for lon
g
perio
d
s of time
with the en
g
ine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for lon
g
d
istances.
The transmission is properly lu-
b
ricate
d
only when the en
g
ine is
runnin
g
. Ina
d
equate lu
b
rication
may
d
ama
g
e the transmission.
Except when usin
g
the quick
shifter, always pull the clutch le-
ver when chan
g
in
g
g
ears to
avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the en
g
ine,
transmission, an
d
d
rivetrain.
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To start out an
d
accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
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 posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
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To
d
ecelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply
both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1
1
N
2
3
4
5
6
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