| 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
BrakingSubthrottle Sensor Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector.
Connect a digital meter [A] to the subthrottle sensor connector
[B].
Measure the subthrottle sensor resistance.
Subthrottle Sensor Resistance
Connections: BL lead [D] ←→ BR/BK lead [C]
Standard: ...
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...
Fuel Injector Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the ECU (see ECU Removal).
Do not disconnect the ECU connector
Connect a digital meter [A] to the connector (gray) [B] with
the needle adapter set.
Special Tool - Needle Adapter Set: 57001-1457
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