Shift Pedal; Kickstarter Lever; Throttle Grip; Front Brake Lever - Yamaha WR450F Owner's Service Manual

SHIFT PEDAL

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The shift pedal "1" has adopted a method of 1
down & 4 ups (press-down & kick-ups).
Press it down for N (neutral) to 1st, and kick it
up for 2nd to 5th.
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accelera-
tion and deceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
Shift up points
1st  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd  3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd  4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th  5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
Shift down points
5th  4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)
4th  3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
3rd  2nd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
2nd  1st: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
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KICKSTARTER LEVER

The kickstarter lever "1" is in the right of the
chassis.
To start the engine, pull out and push down the
kickstarter lever with your foot.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

THROTTLE GRIP

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The throttle grip "1" is located on the right han-
dlebar. The throttle grip accelerates or deceler-
ates the engine. For acceleration, turn the grip
toward you; for deceleration, turn it away from
you.

FRONT BRAKE LEVER

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The front brake lever "1" is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

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The rear brake pedal "1" is in the right of the
chassis. Press down on the brake pedal to ac-
tivate the rear brake.
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