Shifting while Stopped, Engine Off
Squeeze in the clutch lever to fully disengage the clutch. Gears may not engage because the transmission shafts are not turning and shifter components are not lined up. Rock the motorcycle backward and forward while lightly pressing on the shift lever.
Downshift (Deceleration)
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WARNING
Do not downshift at speeds higher than those listed. Shifting to lower gears when speed is too high can cause the rear wheel to lose traction and lead to loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00045b)
See
Figure 2. When engine speed decreases, as when climbing a hill or slowing for a turn, shift to the next lower gear. Refer to
Table 1.
Table 1. Downshift (Deceleration) Gear Speeds: Six Speed
GEAR CHANGE | mph | km/h |
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Sixth to fifth | 50 | 80 |
Fifth to fourth | 40 | 65 |
Fourth to third | 30 | 50 |
Third to second | 20 | 30 |
Second to first | 10 | 15 |
NOTE
The shifting points shown in the table are recommendations. Vehicle owners may determine that their own individual shifting patterns may differ from those stated and are additionally appropriate for individual riding styles.
Close the throttle.
Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch lever in).
Press the gear shift lever down to the end of its travel and release.
Ease out the clutch lever and gradually open the throttle.
Repeat the previous steps to engage remaining gears.
NOTE
NOTICE
Shift to neutral before stopping engine. Shifting mechanism can be damaged by shifting gears while engine is stopped. (00183a)
The gear shifter mechanism permits shifting the transmission to neutral from either first or second gear.
Figure 2. Shifting Sequence: Downshift