Shifting; Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral

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.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
CAUTION:
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Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and can
be damaged by shifting without
using the clutch.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycle's fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
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Warm up the engine before riding.
Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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