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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Light switch “//”
Set this switch to “” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “” to turn on
the headlight also. Set the switch to
“” to turn off all the lights.
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Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-16 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Light switch “//”
3. Start switch “”
1. Clutch lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting nut. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting nut
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. Make sure that
the mark “” on the adjusting nut is
aligned with the mark “” on the brake
lever.
1. Shift pedal
1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting nut
1. Brake lever position adjusting nut
2. Properly aligned marks
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
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Shifting 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
illustration.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. @
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CAUTION:@
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.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
@
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table
below.CF-02ENOTE:@ When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear). @
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shift point
(km/h)
1st→2nd
2nd→3rd
3rd→4th
4th→5th
5th→6th20
30
40
50
60
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