| 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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BrakingDrive Chain Removal/Installation
NOTE
Since the drive chain is installed through the swingarm,
The chain can not be removed other than by cutting it.
Prepare the new link pin, link plate, grease seals, and
tools for rejoining the chain.
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Front Footpeg Bracket [B]
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Chain Cover [B]
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Precautions
There are a number of important precautions that are
musts when servicing electrical systems. Learn and observe
all the rules below.
Do not reverse the battery cable connections. This will
burn out the diodes on the electrical parts.
Always check battery condition before condemning other
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Front Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.
Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.
Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the
figure.
Install the pad pins while pushing t ...