Yamaha R3 2021 Owner's Manual

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Operation and important riding points6-46use the brakes to slow the motor-cycle, and continue to downshiftas necessary.4. Once the motorcycle hasstopped, the transmission can beshifted into the neutral position.The neutral indicator light shouldcome on and then the clutch levercan be released.WARNINGEWA17380z Improper braking can causeloss of control or traction. Al-ways use both brakes and applythem smoothly.z Make sure that the motorcycleand the engine have sufficientlyslowed before shifting to a low-er gear. Engaging a lower gearwhen the vehicle or enginespeed is too high could makethe rear wheel lose traction orthe engine to over-rev. Thiscould cause loss of control, anaccident and injury. It could alsocause engine or drive train dam-age.EAU64150Recommended shift pointsThe recommended shift points duringacceleration and deceleration areshown in the table below.EAU17214ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, andthen remove the key from the mainswitch.WARNINGEWA10312z Since the engine and exhaustsystem can become very hot,park in a place where pedestri-ans or children are not likely totouch them and be burned.z Do not park on a slope or on softground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn, increasing therisk of a fuel leak and fire.z Do not park near grass or otherflammable materials whichmight catch fire.Shift up points:1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mph)3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mph)4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mph)5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37 mph)Shift down points:6th → 5th: 45 km/h (28 mph)5th → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mph)4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)