Shifting And Acceleration - Yamaha XS850G Owner's Manual

0 ~ 150 km (0 ~ 90 mi):
Avoid operation above 4,000 r/min.
Allow a cooling off period of 5 to 10
minutes after every hour of operation.
Vary the speed of the motorcycle from
time to time. Do not operate it at one.
set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km (90 ~ 300 mi):
Avoid prolonged operation above 5,000
r/min. A l l o w t h e m o t o r c y c l e t o r e v
freely through the gears but do not use
full throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km (300 ~ 600 mi):
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
6,000 r/min.
1,000 km (600 mi) and beyond:
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid engine speeds in excess of 7,000
r/min. Vary speeds occasionally.
- C A U T I O N :
If any engine trouble should occur dur-
ing the break-in period, consult your
Yamaha dealer immediately or other
qualified mechanic.
After 1,000 km (600 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the engine oil, oil fil-
ter element, middle and final gear oil.

Shifting and acceleration

This model has a 5-speed transmission. The
transmission allows you to control the
amount of power you have available at a
given speed or while accelerating, climbing
hills, etc. The use of the change pedal is
shown in the illustration. (Page 8) 8)
To shift into NEUTRAL, repeatedly depress
the change pedal to the end of its travel (you
will feel a stop when you are in first gear).
then raise it slightly.