Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha Drag Star XVS650 Owner's Manual

Starting a warm engine

The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
CAUTION:
See the "Engine break-in" section
prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Shifting

The transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerat-
ing, climbing hills, etc. The use of the
shift pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
CAUTION:
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Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and
can be damaged by shifting
without using the clutch.
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