OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU16640
Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start- ing a cold engine with the exception that the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is warm.
EAU39901
Shifting
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1.Shift pedal
2.Neutral position
This motorcycle has a
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 until it reaches the end of its travel.
ECA15441
CAUTION:
●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 dis- tances. The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running. Inade- quate lubrication may damage the transmission.
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before changing gears to avoid |
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damaging the engine, transmis- |
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sion, and drive train, which are |
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not designed to withstand the |
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shock of shifting when the throt- |
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tle grip is open. |
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To start out and accelerate |
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1.Close the throttle.
2.Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal.