OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-45EC000048CAUTION:_ Even with the transmission inthe neutral position, do notcoast for long periods of timewith the engine off, and do nottow the motorcycle for long dis-tances. The transmission isproperly lubricated only whenthe engine is running. Inade-quate lubrication may damagethe transmission. Always use the clutch whilechanging gears to avoid dam-aging the engine, transmission,and drive train, which are notdesigned to withstand theshock of forced shifting._EAU02988To start out and accelerate1. Pull the clutch lever to disengagethe clutch.2. Shift the transmission into firstgear. The neutral indicator lightshould go out.3. Open the throttle gradually, and atthe same time, release the clutchlever slowly.4. At the recommended shift pointsshown in the table on page 5-5,close the throttle, and at the sametime, quickly pull the clutch leverin.5. Shift the transmission into secondgear. (Make sure not to shift thetransmission into the neutral posi-tion.)6. Open the throttle part way andgradually release the clutch lever.7. Follow the same procedure whenshifting to the next higher gear.NOTE:_Always shift gears at the recommend-ed shift points._1. Shift pedalN. Neutral positionXVS1100A
