| WARNING Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed causes engine rpm to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it may also cause the rear wheel to skid and cause an accident. |
Vehicle speed when shifting

NOTE
The transmission is equipped with a positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. The transmission will shift only into neutral.
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BrakingFront Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Install the fork so that the top plug end [A] as shown in the
figure.
11 mm (0.43 in.) [B]
Steering Stem Head [C]
Tighten:
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3
kgf·m, 17 ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the two lower front fork clamp bolts alternately
two times to ensur ...
Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected
Power Mode. For more detailed information
about the power mode, see
power mode section in the How to Ride
the Motorcycle chapter.
A. Power Mode Indicator
NOTE
When all power mode indicators go
off, the battery voltage is insufficient.
Have the machine ...
Air Suction Valve Installation
Install the air suction valve so that opening [A] of the reed
faces downward.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the air suction valve cover bolts [A], and tighten them.
Torque - Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
87 in·lb)
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