| 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.
Moving Off
BrakingEngine Removal
Support the rear part of the swingarm with a stand.
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
WARNINGMotorcycle may fall over unexpectedly
resulting in
an accident or injury. Be sure to hold the front brake
when removing the engine.
NOTICE
Be sure ...
Water Pump Housing Assembly
NOTICE
Do not reuse the mechanical seal and oil seal.
Apply high-temperature grease to the new oil seal lips [A].
Press the new oil seal into the housing with a bearing
driver [B] until it stops at the bottom surface [C] of the
housing.
Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
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Radiator Hose and O-ring Replacement
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change).
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Thermostat Housing [A] (see Thermostat Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Oil Cooler [B] (see Oil Cooler Removal in the Engine
Lubrication System chap ...