Honda CM400E 1981 Owner's Manual page 20

RIDING
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Review Motorcycle Safety (pages
1-7)
before you ride.
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Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before riding the motorcycle.
If the stand is extended, it may inter-
fere with control during a left turn.
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Shifting pattern
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Proper shifting will provide better fuel
economy. When changing gears under
normal conditions, use the shifting points
recommended by Honda as follows:
Shifting Up:
From 1st to 2nd:
From 2nd to 3rd:
From 3rd to 4th:
From 4th to 5th:
Shifting Down:
From 5th to 4th:
From 4th to 3rd:
12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
12 mph (20 km/h)
Disengage the clutch when speed drops
below 9 mph (15 km/h), when engine
roughness is evident, or when engine
stalling is im minent ; and 'shift down to
I st gear for acceleration.
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Do not downshift when traveling at a
speed that would force the engine to
overrev in the next lower gear, or
cause the rear wheel to lose traction.
CAUTION:
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Do not shift gears without disengaging
the clutch and closing the throttle.
The engine and drive train could be
damaged by overspeed and shock.
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Do not tow the motorcycle or coast
for long distances while the engine is
of! The transmission will not be prop-
erly lubricated and damage may result.
NOTE:
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The battery will not charge while the
engine speed is below 1,200 rpm.
Avoid idling for prolonged periods, or
continuous operation below
1,200 rpm.
High
Altitude Riding
When operating this motorcycle at high
altitude the air-fuel mix ture becomes
overly rich. Above 6,500 feet (2,000 m)
driveability and performance may be
reduced and fuel consumption increased.
See your authorized Honda dealer for
high altitude adjustment.
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