Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery have occurred, replace the battery with a new one.
If the battery terminals are found to be coated with rust or an acidic white powdery substance, clean the battery terminals with sandpaper.
Battery removal and installation
SpecificationsSpecial tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction”
Special tool
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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.
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
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Engine bottom side assembly
Assemble the engine bottom side in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Note
apply engine oil to each running and sliding
part before reassembling.
Breather oil return plate
When installing the breather oil return plate (1), apply
thread loc ...