Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha Royal Star XVZ1300A Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.
NOTE:
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For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!
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7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
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(choke) turned off.
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Starting a warm engine

The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
CAUTION:
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See the "Engine break-in" section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time.
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Shifting

The transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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