2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 42

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16841 NOTE: Always shift gears at the recommended shift points. EAU16700 5 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 roughly, pull the clutch lever in and use the brakes to stop the motorcycle. 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is almost completely stopped. The neutral indicator light should come on. EAU16720 Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12.4 mi/h) 2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (18.6 mi/h) 3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (24.9 mi/h) 4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31.1 mi/h) Shift down points: 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: 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h) Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. EAU17041 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below. 0-1000 km (0-600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3 throttle. 1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. 5-4