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 runSide standngnition interlock switch
Check the side stand/ignition
interlock system for proper operation
as follows:
Sit on the motorcycle in the
normal riding position, with the
side stand up.
Shift into first gear, hold the
clutch in, and start the engine.
While continuing to hold the
clutch in ...
Corrosion prevention
It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important information about
corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hardto-
reach areas.
Chipping ...
Rear brake light switch inspection
Inspect the rear brake light switch in the following
procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the rear brake light switch lead wire
coupler (1).
Inspect the rear brake light swi ...