Starter motor runs but does not crank the
engine
Starter motor componentsDimmer / passing light switch inspection
Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch in the following
procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1).
(Yellow)
Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch ...
Battery removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
Note
be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead
wire (1) first, th ...
Water hose inspection
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Check the water hoses for crack, damage or engine
coolant leakage. If any defect is found, replace the
water hose wi ...