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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
To decelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine
is about to stall or runs very rough-
ly, pull the clutch lever in and use
the brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
5
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
CF-05E
Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st → 2nd
16 (9.9)
2nd → 3rd
24 (14.9)
3rd → 4th
32 (19.9)
4th → 5th
40 (24.9)
5th → 6th
48 (29.8)
5-5
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km (1,000 mi).
For this reason, you should read the
Deceleration
following material carefully.
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Since the engine is brand new, do not
–
put an excessive load on it for the first
25 (15.5)
1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts
25 (15.5)
in the engine wear and polish them-
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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