Shifting - Yamaha MXT9L 2019 Manual

Shifting

6
5
4
1 3
2
N
1
2
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
 To shift the transmission into the
neutral position ( ), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
Operation and important riding points
 This model is equipped with a
EAU84370
quick shift system. (See page
4-17.)
NOTICE
 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.
 Except when upshifting with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while changing gears
to avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with-
stand the shock of forced shift-
ing.
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
ECA23990
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
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
To decelerate
EAU16682
1. Release the throttle and apply
6-3
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.
both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
6
EAU58270