Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run when the transmission is in any position other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
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Step |
Action |
Yes |
No |
| 1 | Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
interlock system parts inspection” . Is the side-stand switch ok? |
Go to step 2. | Faulty side-stand switch. |
| 2 | Check the starter clutch. Refer to “starter clutch removal and
installation” . Is the starter clutch ok? |
|
Faulty starter clutch. |
Starter motor will not run
Note
make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged
before diagnosing.
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
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Other materials:
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed letters “in”.
Cam wear
Check the camshaft for wear or damage.
Measure the cam height “a” w ...
Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner
removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1).
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly”
and “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Remove the starter clutch. Refer to “s ...
Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
inspection
Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and
installation” .
Oil pressure regulator
Inspect the operation of the oil pressure regulator by
pushing the piston with a proper bar.
If the piston does not operate smoothly, replace the oil
pressure regulator with a new on ...