| 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
BrakingOxygen Sensor - not activated (Service Code 33, Equipped Models)
Oxygen Sensor Removal/Installation
Refer to the Oxygen Sensor Removal/Installation
(Equipped Models) in the Electrical System chapter.
Oxygen Sensor Inspection
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Oxygen Sensor Lead Connector [A]
Connect t ...
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also,
check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good
condition.
NOTE
For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them
when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to ...
Upper Crankcase Assembly
When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A]
with a new one.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the bolts [A] and tighten them.
Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed ...