Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
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Starting a warm engine
The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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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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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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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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