Condition |
Possible cause |
Correction / reference item |
Generator does not charge | Open- or short-circuited lead wires, or loose lead connections. | Repair, replace or connect properly. |
Short-circuited, grounded or open generator coil. | Replace | |
Short-circuited or punctured regulator/ rectifier. | Replace | |
Generator does charge, but charging rate is below the specification | Lead wires tend to get short- or opencircuited or loosely connected at terminals. | Repair or retighten. |
Grounded or open-circuited generator coil. | Replace | |
Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
Defective cell plates in the battery. | Replace the battery | |
Generator overcharges | Internal short-circuit in the battery. | Replace the battery |
Damaged or defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
Poorly grounded regulator/rectifier | Clean and tighten ground connection. | |
Unstable charging | Lead wire insulation frayed due to vibration, resulting in intermittent shortcircuiting. | Repair or replace |
Internally short-circuited generator. | Replace | |
Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
Battery overcharges | Faulty regulator/rectifier. | Replace. |
Faulty battery | Replace. | |
Poor contact of generator lead wire coupler. | Repair. | |
Battery runs down quickly | Trouble in charging system | Check the generator, regulator/rectifier and circuit connections and make necessary adjustments to obtain specified charging operation. |
Cell plates have lost much of their active materials a result of overcharging | Replace the battery and correct the charging system. | |
Internal short-circuit in the battery | Replace the battery | |
Too low battery voltage. | Recharge the battery fully. | |
Too old battery. | Replace the battery. | |
Battery “sulfation” | Incorrect charging rate. (When not in use battery should be checked at least once a month to avoid sulfation.) | Replace the battery |
The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too long. | Replace the battery if badly sulfated |
Starter motor removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the
battery (–) lead wire (1).
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2).
Remove the starter motor (3).
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Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3
modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet
various riding conditions and rider’s preference.
Operation
Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch
and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the
procedure below to operat ...
Front brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit
line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the
pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” .
Caution
replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise
braking perform ...