Yamaha YZF-R1P Owner's Manual page 54

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting
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Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
NOTE:
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To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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CAUTION:
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G 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
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the transmission.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to
shock of forced shifting.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
4. At the recommended shift points
5. Shift the transmission into second
withstand the
6. Open the throttle part way and
7. Follow the same procedure when
NOTE:
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Always shift gears at the recommend-
ed shift points.
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the clutch.
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
shown in the table on page 5-4,
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.
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