Shifting - Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Shifting

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1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
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Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
This model is equipped with QSS. See
pages 4-3 and 5-15.
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To shift into neutral (
press the shift pedal from 2nd gear, or
slightly raise it while in 1st gear.
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NOTICE
 Even with the transmission in
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the neutral position, do not
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coast for long periods of time
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with the engine off, nor tow the
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motorcycle for long distances.
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The transmission is properly lu-
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bricated only when the engine is
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running. Inadequate lubrication
may damage the transmission.
 Except when using the quick
shift system, always pull the
clutch lever when changing
gears to avoid damaging the en-
gine, transmission, and drive-
train.
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
), gently de-
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points
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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
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1. Release the throttle and apply
2. At the recommended shift points
3. When the motorcycle reaches 25
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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.
shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
km/h (16 mph), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull the
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