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 runEngine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...
Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Replace oil filter
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter
Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...
Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
Loosen the axle nut (1).
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
Caution
make sure that the motorcycle is supported
securely.
Remove the axle nut (1).
Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) an ...