| 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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If you aren’t satisfied with your dealership’s repair work or operations, it
is best to
discuss the situation with the appropriate dealership manager. If you have
already
done this, then contact the dealership’s owner or general manager to request a
review of the issue.
If you are un ...
Warning/Indicator Lights
: When the
transmission is in
neutral, the neutral indicator light goes
on.
: When the
headlight is on high
beam, the high beam indicator light
goes on.
: When the
turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right, the turn signal
indicator light blinks. ...
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check to see that all the subthrottle valves [A] open and
close smoothly.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
I ...