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. |
Schematic and routing diagram
Starter motor will not runThermostat removal and installation
Removal
Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the thermostat cover (1).
Remove the thermostat ( ...
Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following
procedures:
remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/
camshaft assembl ...
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...