Shifting - Yamaha MT-10 2023 Owner's Manual

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This model is equipped with:

an inertial measurement
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine
from starting even though the en-
gine will crank when pushing the
start switch.

an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switch
to restart the engine.
Operation and important riding points
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Shifting

unit
1 1
1. Shift pedal
2. Gear positions
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
This model is equipped with a quick
shifter. See pages 4-3 and 5-17.
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To shift into neutral (
press the shift pedal from 2nd gear, or
slightly raise it while in 1st gear.
NOTICE
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When shifting, press the shift
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6
5
4
2 2 2
3
2
N
1
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
2. Shift the transmission into first
), gently de-
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
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4. At the recommended shift points
7-3
pedal firmly until you feel the
gear shift is complete.
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for long distances.
The transmission is properly lu-
bricated only when the engine is
running. Inadequate lubrication
may damage the transmission.
Except when using the quick
shifter, always pull the clutch le-
ver when changing gears to
avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drivetrain.
the clutch.
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
shown in the following table, close
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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9
10
11
12
13