Shifting - Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFT Owner's Manual

Shifting

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.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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 use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to
shock of forced shifting.
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
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5. Shift the transmission into second
6. Open the throttle part way and
7. Follow the same procedure when
NOTE:
Always shift gears at the recommended
shift points.
withstand the
To decelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
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2. Shift the transmission into first
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shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
gradually release the clutch lever.
shifting to the next higher gear.
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
gear when the motorcycle reaches
16 km/h (25 mi/h). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.
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