Shifting - Yamaha YZ85(Z) Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Shifting

1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
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starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
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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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.
G 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.
3. Open the throttle gradually and si-
multaneously release the clutch le-
ver slowly.
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5. Shift the transmission into second
6. Open the throttle halfway and
7. Follow the same procedure when
To decelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both
withstand the
2. Downshift through the gears and
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a speed high enough to change
gears, 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 gear.
the front and the rear brakes to
slow the motorcycle.
shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped.
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