backward and forward while lightly pressing on the shift lever.
Starting from a Stop
The clutch must be fully disengaged before attempting a
gear shift. Failure to fully disengage the clutch can result
in equipment damage. (00182a)
NOTE:
Always start the engine with the transmission in neutral. Always start forward motion in first gear.
1. With the engine running and the jiffy stand retracted, pull the clutch hand lever in against the
handlebar grip to fully disengage the clutch.
2. Press the gear shift lever down to end of its travel and release. The transmission is now in
first gear.
3. Ease out the clutch lever and at the same time, gradually open the throttle.
Upshift (Acceleration)
See Shifting Sequence: Upshift. Engage the next higher gear when the motorcycle reaches
the shifting speed. Refer to Upshift (Acceleration) Gear Speeds: Six Speed.
Upshift (Acceleration) Gear Speeds: Six Speed
GEAR CHANGE mph km/h
First to second 15 25
Second to third 25 40
Third to fourth 35 55
Fourth to fifth 45 70
Fifth to sixth 55 85
1. Close the throttle.
2. Disengage the clutch (pull the clutch lever in).
3. Lift the gear shift lever up to the end of its travel and release.
4. Ease out the clutch lever and gradually open the throttle.
5. Repeat the previous steps to engage remaining gears.
NOTES:
Disengage the clutch completely before each gear change.
Partially open the throttle so the engine does not drag when the clutch lever is released.
