2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 51

2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS XVS1100A G Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are not designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting. EAU02988 _ 1. Shift pedal N. Neutral position EC000048 _ CAUTION: G 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 distances. The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running. Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission. 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. 4. At the recommended shift points shown in the table on page 5-5, close the throttle, and at the same time, quickly pull the clutch lever in. 5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral position.) 6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever. 7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear. NOTE: Always shift gears at the recommended shift points. _ _ 5 5-4

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
EC000048
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.
_
EAU02988
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.
4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the table on page 5-5,
close the throttle, and at the same
time, quickly pull the clutch lever
in.
5.
Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7.
Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
NOTE:
_
Always shift gears at the recommend-
ed shift points.
_
1.
Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
XVS1100A