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 runFuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (for other countries) ...
Chassis bolt and nut inspection
Tighten chassis bolt and nut
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to
their specified torque.
Steering stem
lock-nut 80 n·m (8.0 Kgf-m, 58.0 Lbf-ft)
Stee ...
Brake fluid replacement
Caution
handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts
chemically with paint, plastic, rubber
materials, etc.
Front brake
Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the
handlebars straight.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
Suck u ...