Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run when the transmission is in any position other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
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Step |
Action |
Yes |
No |
| 1 | Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
interlock system parts inspection” . Is the side-stand switch ok? |
Go to step 2. | Faulty side-stand switch. |
| 2 | Check the starter clutch. Refer to “starter clutch removal and
installation” . Is the starter clutch ok? |
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Faulty starter clutch. |
Starter motor will not run
Note
make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged
before diagnosing.
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
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Other materials:
Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
asse ...
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed letters “in”.
Cam wear
Check the camshaft for wear or damage.
Measure the cam height “a” w ...
Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b-
2).
Note
the right and left front forks are installed
symmetrically and therefore the disassembly
procedure for one side is the same as that for
the other side.
Disassembly
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...