Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual page 67

9 mph (15 kmIh)
15 mph (25 kmIh)
25 mph (40 kmIh)
31 mph (50 kmlh)
Shifting
Gears
7. To shift down 10 a lower gear, close the thronle. pull the
clutch lever in, and depress the shift lever. After shifting,
release the clutch lever and apply the throttle.
Learning when to shift gears comes
with
experience. Upshift
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a higher gear or reduce throttle before engine rpm (speed) gets
too high. Downshift to a lower gear before you feel the engine
laboring (lugging) at low rpm.
Downshifting can help slow your motorcycle. especially on
downhills. However, downshifting when engine rpm is near its
allowable maximum may over-rev the engine and possibly
cause damage.
To prevent transmission damage, do not coast or tow the
motorcycle for long distances wilh the engine off.
Recornmended...Shill...Points
Ride in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective
emissions control. When changing gears under nonnal
conditions, use these recommended shift points:
Shifting Up:
From 1st
(0
2nd:
From 2nd to 3rd:
From 3rd to 4th:
From 4th to 00:
Shifring Down:
From OD to 4th: 25 mph (40 kmIh)
From 4th to 3rd: 19 mph (30 kmlh)
Pull the clutch lever in when speed drops below 9 mph (15
kmIh), when engine roughness is evident, or when engine
stalling is imminent; and shift down to Ist gear for
acceleration.
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Riding