Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha Bulldog BT1100 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for starting
a cold engine with the exception that the
starter (choke) is not required when the
engine is warm.
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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position

Shifting

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 illus-
tration.
NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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 distances. The
transmission is properly lubricat-
ed only when the engine is run-
ning. Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damaging
the engine, transmission, and dri-
ve train, which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
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