| 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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BrakingBrake Disc Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where
it has worn the most.
If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Disc Thickness Standard:
Front 5.3 5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)
Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5. ...
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
Remove:
Air Suction Valves (see Air Suction Valve Removal)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Stick Coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Remove the clamps [A].
Turn up the front side of the heat insulation ...
Lower Fairing Removal
Remove the quick rivets [A].
Remove:
Quick Rivets [A]
Bolts [B]
Pull up the core by the flat-head screwdriver (–), and then
remove the quick rivet.
Clear the hook portions on the upper edges [C] from the
slots, and remove the left lower fairing [D].
While pulling down ...