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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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The gears can be shifted using either
the shift pedal or the hand shift lever.
The hand shift lever has to be enabled
by pressing the hand shift control
switch prior to being used. Refer to
page 3-12 for the shift pedal operation,
and to pages 3-11 and 3-13 for the
hand shift lever operation.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly, or push the “” side of the
hand shift lever repeatedly until the
neutral indicator light comes on.
CAUTION:
ECA15530
● 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 vehicle for long distanc-
es. The transmission is properly
lubricated only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion may damage the transmis-
sion.
● Always return the throttle to the
closed position while changing
gears to avoid damaging the en-
gine, transmission, and drive
train, which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
NOTE:
● When shifting from neutral to first
gear, the engine speed must be
lower than approximately 1300
r/min and the sidestand must be
up.
● Shifting up is impossible if the en-
gine speed is too low.
● Shifting down is impossible if the
engine speed is too high.
EAU41240
To start out and accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
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.
NOTE:
Always shift gears at the recommended
shift points.
EAU41250
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
25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
use the brakes to stop the motor-
cycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
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