Shifting - Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points
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Shifting

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1. Gear positions
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2. Shift pedal
Shifting gears lets you control the
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amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
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The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
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TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
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tral position ( ), press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
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end of its travel, and then slightly raise
it.
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NOTICE
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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.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to
shock of forced shifting.
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
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.
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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.
withstand the
To decelerate
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1. Apply both the front and the rear
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
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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.
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
gear when the motorcycle reaches
20 km/h (12 mph). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.
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