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. |
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...
Maintenance schedule
It is very important to inspect and
maintain your motorcycle regularly.
Follow the guidelines in the
chart. The intervals between periodic
services in kilometers, miles
and months are shown. At the
end of each interval, be sure to
perlorm the maintenance listed.
Warning
Improper ...
Engine stop switch inspection
Inspect the engine stop switch in the following
procedures:
turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the right handlebar switch coupler (1).
Inspect the engine stop ...