Shifting - Honda CTX200 Owner's Manual

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• Do not downshift when traveling at a speed that
would force the engine to overrev in the next lower
gear; the rear wheel may lose traction, resulting in a
possible loss of vehicle control.
• Do not shift gears without disengaging the clutch
and closing the throttle. The engine and drive train
could be damaged by overspeed and shock.
• Do not tow the motorcycle or coast for long
distances while the engine is off.
The transmission will not be properly lubricated and
damage may result.
• Do not run the engine at high rpm with the
transmission in neutral or the clutch lever pulled in.
Serious engine damage may result.

Shifting

Proper shifting can prevent damaging the engine and
transmission.
Upshifting
The upper limit speed of each gear is shown in gear
range (page 18).
Upshift to a higher gear before exceeding the upper
limit speed.
Upshifting at speeds higher than the upper limit speed
can cause damage to the engine.
Downshifting
Downshifting at speeds higher than those in the table
below may overrev the engine and can cause damage
to the engine and transmission.
Follow the table below when downshifting the gears.
Downshifting Acceptable Speed
5th → 4th
85 km/h (53 mph) or less
4th → 3rd
65 km/h (40 mph) or less
3rd → 2nd
50 km/h (31 mph) or less
2nd → 1st
30 km/h (19 mph) or less
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