Shifting - Yamaha Vstar XVS650T 2004 Owner's Manual

Shifting

XVS650
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
XVS650A/AT
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
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, and then slightly raise it.
CAUTION:
G 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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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
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4. At the recommended shift points
5. Shift the transmission into second
6. Open the throttle part way and
7. Follow the same procedure when
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and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand
shock of forced shifting.
the clutch.
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
gradually release the clutch lever.
shifting to the next higher gear.
the
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