Shifting - Yamaha TT-R90(W) Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Shifting

1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. 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:
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
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CAUTION:
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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 release the throttle grip
before changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of shifting when the throt-
tle grip is open.
To start out and accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the
shift pedal.
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CAUTION:
Always close the throttle before
shifting gears, otherwise damage to
the engine and drive train may re-
sult.
3. Open the throttle gradually.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached
5. Shift into second gear and release
6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when
To decelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both
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2. Downshift through the gears and
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a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle.
the shift pedal.
shifting to the next higher 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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