Shifting - Yamaha TDM900A Twin 900 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
1
cold!
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ECA11040

Shifting

6
5
4
3
2
N
1
2
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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, and then slightly raise it.
CAUTION:
G
Even with the transmission in
EAU16671
1
G
ECA10260
5-2
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.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand
shock of forced shifting.
the