If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Ear Thickness
Standard: 5.7 
6.0 mm (0.224
0.236 in.)
Service Limit: 5.6 mm (0.220 in.)
If the gear groove is worn over the service limit, the gear must be replaced.
Gear Groove Width
Standard: 6.05 
6.15 mm (0.238
0.242 in.)
Service Limit: 6.25 mm (0.246 in.)
Shift Fork Bending Inspection
Shift Fork Guide Pin/Drum Groove Wear InspectionGear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator shows the
corresponding gear positions where
the transmission is shifted.
For example, when the transmission
is in 6th gear, “6” is displayed.
A. Gear Position Indicator (Normal mode)
NOTE
If the gear position is in the neutral
position, the gear positio ...
Oil Cooler Removal
Remove:
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Water Hose Ends [A] (Disconnect)
Remove:
Oil Cool ...
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
After washing use a soft cloth to
gently dry plastic parts. When dry,
treat the windshield, headlight lens,
and other nonpainted plastic parts with
an approved plastic cleaner/polisher
product.
NOTICE
Plastic parts may deteriorate
and break if they come in contact
with chemical substances
...