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RIDING
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Proper shifting
will
provide
better
fuel
economy. When changing
gears
under nor-
mal
conditions, use
these
recommended
shift
points:
Shifting
Up:
From lst
to
2nd:
12
mph (20
krn/h)
From
2nd
to
3rd:
19
mph (30
km/h)
From
3rd
to
4th:
25
mph
(40
km/h)
From 4th
to
5th:
31
mph
(50
km/h)
From
5th
to
OD
(6th):
37
mph
(60
km/h)
Shifting
Down:
From
OD
(6th)
to
5th:28
rnph
(45
km/h)
*
Do nol
downshift
when traveling
at
a
speul thut
would
force the
engine
to
ovcrrcv
in
lhe next
lower
gear,
or
cause
lhc rcur
wheel
to
lose
traction.
CAUTIOiTI:
*
I)o
nol
shifl
gears
without
disengaging
lltt,
c'lulch
and
closing
the
throttle.
The
t'rrgine
and
drive train
could
be
damaged
lt-v
overspeed
and
shock.
*
I)o
not
tow
Ihe ntotorcycle
or
coost
for
long
distances
while
the
engine
is
off.
.
The
transmission
will not
be properly
lubricated and
domage
may
result.
*
Do
not
exceed
8,000
rpm
when
running
the engine
without
o
load.
Serious engine
durrtage
may resull.
NOTE:
*
The
battery
will not
charge
while
the
.
engine
speed
is
below
1,350
rpm. Avoid
idling
lor
prolonged
periods,
or
con-
.
tinuous
operation below
1,350
rprn.
Be
careful
when
revving
the engine
or
ac-
celerating
in
lst
or
2nd gear
as
the engine
will
easily enter the red
zone.
I
t
x
Review
Motorcycle Safety
(pages
l-7)
before
you
ride.
*
Make sure the side stand
is
fully
retracted before
riding
the
motorcycle.
If
the stand
is
extended,
it
may
interfere
with control during
a
left
turn.
Disengage
the clutch whcn
spced
drops
below
9
mph (15 km/h), whcn
engine
roughness
is
evidcnt, or
whctr cngine
stalling
is
imminent;
shilt
down
to lst
gear ior
acceleration.
From
5th
to
4th:
From 4th
to
3rd:
22 mph
(35
km/h)
16
mph
(25
km/h)
I
Shifting
pattern
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