The transmission is provided to keep the engine operating smoothly in its normal operating speed range. The gear ratios have been carefully chosen to meet the characteristics of the engine. The rider should always select the most suitable gear for the prevailing conditions. Never slip the clutch to control road speed, but rather downshift to allow the engine to run within its normal operational range. The table below shows the approximate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Shifting down schedule
Disengage the clutch when the motorcycle speed drops below 12 miles/h (20 km/h).
Warning
Reduce speed before downshifting. |
Warning
Reduce your speed and downshift before entering the corner. |
Caution Revving the engine into the red zone can cause severe engine damage. Never allow the engine to rev into the red zone in any gear. |
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Lubrication points”
Special tool
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DTC “c31” (p0705): gp switch circuit
malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
No gear position switch voltage
Gp switch voltage is not within the following range.
Gp switch voltage > 0.6 V
Gp switch circuit open or short.
Gp switch malfunction.
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Fuel pump disassembly and assembly
Disassembly
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” .
Remove the fuel pump assembly (1) by removing its
mounting bolts diagonally.
Spilled gasoline should be wipe off
immediately.
Keep away from fire or spark.
Work in a wel ...