Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the interlock system does not operate properly, check each component for damage or abnormalities. If any abnormality is found, replace the component with a new one.
Side-stand switch
Special tool
: 09900–25008 (multi circuit tester
set)
Tester knob indication
diode test ( )
Note if the tester reads 1.4 V and below when the tester probes are not connected, replace its battery. |
Turn signal / side-stand relay
The turn signal/side-stand relay is composed of the turn signal relay, side-stand relay and diode.
Side-stand relay
Special tool
: 09900–25008 (multi circuit tester
set)
Tester knob indication
continuity test ( )
Diode inspection
Special tool
: 09900–25008 (multi circuit tester
set)
Tester knob indication
diode test ( )
Note if the multi circuit tester reads 1.4 V and below when the tester probes are not connected, replace its battery. |
Gear position switch
Caution when disconnecting and connecting the gear position switch coupler, make sure to turn off the ignition switch, or electronic parts may get damaged. |
Special tool
: 09900–25008 (multi circuit tester
set)
Tester knob indication
continuity test ( )
Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi circuit
tester set)
(b): 09900–25009 (needle-point
probe set)
Tester knob indication
voltage ( )
Gear position switch voltage (except neutral position) 0.6 V and more ((+) p – (–) b/w)
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 ...
Headlight
To replace the headlight bulbs,
perform the following steps:
Upper light bulb
Remove the bolt 1 to lift the
instrument panel 2.
Turn the cap 3 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unhook the bulb holder spring
4 and pull out the socket 5.
Pull off the bulb from ...
Cushion rod bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation”
.
Remove the cushion rod bearing with the special
tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Installation
Caution
the removed bearings must be replaced with
new on ...