Operation and important ri din g points
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sion, an
d d rive train, which are
not desi gne d to withstand the
shock of shiftin g when the
throttle grip is open.
EAU39912To start out an d accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. NOTICE: Always
close the throttle before shiftin g
g ears, otherwise damag e to the
en gine an d d rive train may re-
sult.
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3. Open the throttle gradually.
4. Once the motorcycle has reached a speed high enough to change
gears, close the throttle.
5. Shift into second gear and release the shift pedal.
6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU16711To decelerate
1. Close the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes to
slow the motorcycle.
2. Downshift through the gears and shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped.
EAU94820Recommen ded shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 15 km/h (9 mph)
2nd → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mph)
Shift down points:
4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd → 1st: 15 km/h (9 mph)
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA14502
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control. Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, b ut
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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