Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-3
6
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Shiftin
g
This motorcycle has a 4-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. 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 neu-
tral position (
), press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel.
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.
Always release the throttle
g
rip
b
efore chan
g
in
g
g
ears to avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the en
g
ine, transmis-
sion, an
d
d
rive train, which are
not
d
esi
g
ne
d
to withstan
d
the
shock of shiftin
g
when the
throttle
g
rip is open.
EAU39912
To start out an
d
accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the
shift pedal.
NOTICE:
Always
close the throttle
b
efore shiftin
g
g
ears, otherwise
d
ama
g
e to the
en
g
ine an
d
d
rive train may re-
sult.
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3. Open the throttle gradually.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached
a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle.
5. Shift into second gear and release
the shift pedal.
6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU16711
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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Recommen
d
e
d
shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
2
1
2
3
4
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