Starting system symptom diagnosis
Condition |
Possible cause |
Correction / reference item |
Engine does not turn though the starter motor runs | Faulty starter clutch. | Replace. |
Starter button is not effective | Run down battery | Repair or replace |
Defective switch contacts | Replace. | |
Brushes not seating properly on starter motor commutator | Repair or replace. | |
Defective starter relay or starter interlock switch. | Replace. | |
Defective main fuse | Replace. |
Turn signal switch inspection
Inspect the turn signal switch in the following
procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1).
(Yellow)
Inspect the turn signal switch for continuity wit ...
Piston and piston ring inspection
Refer to “piston ring removal and installation” .
Piston diameter
Measure the piston diameter using the micrometer at 15
mm (0.6 In) “a” from the skirt end. If the piston diameter
is less than the service limit, replace the piston.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20203 (micrometer (50 –
75 mm))
Pis ...
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...