| 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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BrakingWater Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTICE
Never drop the water temperature sensor especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can
damage it.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance c ...
Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts
(see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
and valve lifters.
Replace the shim with one of a different thickness.
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and
shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...
Shift Drum Assembly
Press and insert the ball bearing [A] on the shift drum [B]
until it is bottomed.
Install:
Ball Bearing [C]
Dowel Pin [D] and Shift Drum Cam [E]
Align the pin with the groove in the shift drum cam.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the shift drum
cam holder bolt [F].
Tight ...