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 |
Specifications
Service data
Valve + guide
unit: mm (in)
Camshaft + cylinder head
unit: mm (in)
Cylinder + piston + piston ring
unit: mm (in)
Conrod + crankshaft
unit: mm (in)
Balancer
unit: mm (in)
Oil pump
Clutch
unit: mm (in)
Drive train
unit: mm (in) except ratio
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Lubrication points
Proper lubrication is important for smooth operation and long life of each
working part of the motorcycle.
Major lubrication points are indicated as follows.
Note
before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots
and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt or grime.
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Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light
removal and installation” .
Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1).
(Lh: white, rh: black)
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