| 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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BrakingStarter Relay Inspection
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the battery negative (–) cable from the battery
negative (–) terminal (see Battery Removal).
Take the starter relay [A] off the rear fender.
Remove the cover [B].
Remove:
Starter Motor Cable [A] ...
Warning/Indicator Lights
: When the
transmission is in
neutral, the neutral indicator light goes
on.
: When the
headlight is on high
beam, the high beam indicator light
goes on.
: When the
turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right, the turn signal
indicator light blinks. ...
Radiator and Cooling Fan
Check the radiator fins for obstruction
by insects or mud. Clean off
any obstructions with a stream of
low-pressure water.
WARNINGThe cooling fan spins at high
speed and can cause serious
injuries. Keep your hands and
clothing away from the cooling
fan blades at all times.
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