OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-354. At the recommended shift pointsshown in the following table, closethe throttle, and at the same time,quickly pull the clutch lever in.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 recommendedshift points.EAU16700To decelerate1. Apply both the front and the rearbrakes to slow the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into firstgear when the motorcycle reaches25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine isabout to stall or runs very roughly,pull the clutch lever in and use thebrakes to stop the motorcycle.3. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position when the motorcycleis almost completely stopped. Theneutral indicator light should comeon.EAU16740Recommended shift pointsThe recommended shift points duringacceleration and deceleration areshown in the table below.EAU16841Engine break-inThere is never a more important periodin the life of your engine than the periodbetween 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). Forthis reason, you should read the follow-ing material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do notput an excessive load on it for the first1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts inthe engine wear and polish themselvesto the correct operating clearances.During this period, prolonged full-throt-tle operation or any condition that mightresult in engine overheating must beavoided.EAU170810–1000 km (0–600 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 6900r/min.1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 8300r/min.Shift up points:1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12.5 mi/h)2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (18.8 mi/h)3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25.0 mi/h)4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31.3 mi/h)5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37.5 mi/h)Shift down points:6th → 5th: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)5th → 4th: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)3rd → 2nd: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h)2nd → 1st: —