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4. Starting circuit cut-off relay

Disconnect the starting circuit cut-off relay
coupler from the wire harness.

Connect the pocket tester (Ω
1) and bat-
tery (12 V) to the starting circuit cut-off relay
coupler as shown.
YESNO
Replace the starting
circuit cut-off relay.
Positive tester probe
blue / white
Negative tester probe
blue / white

Does the starting circuit cut-off relay have
continuity between blue / white and
blue / white ?
1
2
3
4
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Positive battery terminal
red / black
Negative battery terminal

black / yellow
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5. Starter relay

Disconnect the starter relay coupler from the
coupler.

Connect the pocket tester (Ω
1) and battery
(12 V) to the starter relay coupler as shown.
YESNO
Replace the starter
relay.
Positive battery terminal
blue / white
Negative battery terminal
red / white
Positive tester probe
red
Negative tester probe
black
1
2
3
4

Does the starter relay have continuity be-
tween red and black?
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6. Main switch

Check the main switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the main switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the main
switch.
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7. Engine stop switch

Check the engine stop switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the engine stop switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the right
handlebar switch.
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8. Neutral switch

Check the neutral switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the neutral switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the neutral
switch.
3
4
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2A.C. magneto
3Rectifier / regulator
4Fuse (main)
6Battery
CHARGING SYSTEMELEC
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CHARGING SYSTEM
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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NOYES
3. Charging voltage

Set the engine tachometer to the ignition coil
of cylinder #1.

Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
battery as shown.
The charging circuit
is OK. Positive tester probe

positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe

negative battery terminal

Start the engine and let it run at approxi-
mately 5,000 r / min.

Measure the charging voltage.
Charging voltage
14 V at 5,000 r / min

Is the charging voltage within specification?
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YESNO

Clean the battery
terminals.

Recharge or re-
place the battery.
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20C (68F)

Is the battery OK?
CHARGING SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Main fuse

Check the main fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.

Is the main fuse OK?
Replace the fuse.
2. Battery

Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The battery is not being charged.
Check:
1. main fuse
2. battery
3. charging voltage
4. stator coil lead
5. stator coil resistance
6. wiring connections
(of the entire charging system)

Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank

Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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LIGHTING SYSTEMELEC
1Main switch
4Fuse (main)
6Battery
14E.C.U.
46Hi beam indicator light
49Meter light
57Dimmer switch
62Front turn signal/position light (left)
63Front turn signal/position light (right)
66Headlight
67Auxiliary light
68License plate light
69Rear brake light switch
70Tail/brake light
71Headlight relay (on / off)
72Headlight relay (dimmer)
74Fuse (signal)
75Fuse (headlight)
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YESNO

Clean the battery
terminals.

Recharge or re-
place the battery.
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3. Main switch

Check the main switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the main switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the main
switch.
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YESNO 4. Dimmer switch

Check the dimmer switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the dimmer switch OK?
The dimmer switch is
faulty. Replace the
left handlebar switch.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20C (68F)

Is the battery OK?
LIGHTING SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Main, turn and headlight fuses

Check the main, turn and headlight fuses for
continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.

Are the main, turn and headlight fuses OK?
Replace the fuse(s).
2. Battery

Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Any of the following fail to light: headlight,
high beam indicator light, taillight, licence
light or meter light.
Check:
1. main, turn and headlight fuses
2. battery
3. main switch
4. dimmer switch
5. pass switch
6. headlight relay (on / off)
7. headlight relay (dimmer)
8. wiring connections
(of the entire lighting system)

Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank
3. side cowlings

Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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Does the Headlight relay (dimmer) have
continuity between red / yellow and
black / green ?
NOYES
Replace the dimmer
relay. Positive tester probe
red / yellow
Negative tester probe
black / green
1
2
3
4
5. Headlight relay (on / off)

Disconnect the headlight relay (on / off) from
the coupler.

Connect the pocket tester (Ω
1) and bat-
tery (12 V) to the headlight relay (on / off) as
shown.
Positive battery lead
red / yellow
Negative battery lead
yellow / black
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YESNO 7. Wiring

Check the entire lighting system’s wiring.
Refer to “CIRCUIT DIAGRAM”.

Is the lighting system’s wiring properly con-
nected and without defects?
Properly connect or
repair the lighting
system’s wiring.
Check the condition
of each of the lighting
system’s circuits.
Refer to “CHECK-
ING THE LIGHTING
SYSTEM”.

Does the headlight relay (dimmer) have
continuity between black / green and
black / yellow ?
Positive tester probe
black / green
Negative tester probe
black / yellow
1
2
3
4
6. Headlight relay (dimmer)

Disconnect the headlight relay (dimmer)
from the coupler.

Connect the pocket tester (Ω
1) and bat-
tery (12 V) to the headlight relay (dimmer) as
shown.
Positive battery lead
black
Negative battery lead
yellow
3
4
3
4
YESNO
Replace the head-
light relay (dimmer).
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SIGNALING SYSTEMELEC
1Main switch
4Fuse (main)
6Battery
10Starting circuit cut-off relay
11Neutral switch
13Fuel pump
14E.C.U.
27Speed sensor
38Fuel level warning light
39Oil level warning light
40Neutral indicator light
41Tachometer
42Shift timing indicator light
43Multi function meter
45Coolant temperature indicator light
47Turn signal indicator light (left)
48Turn signal indicator light (light)
55Turn signal relay
58Horn switch
60Turn signal switch
61Horn
62Front turn signal / position light (left)
63Front turn signal / position light (right)
64Rear turn signal light (left)
65Rear turn signal light (right)
73Fuse (ignition)
74Fuse (signal)
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YESNO

Clean the battery
terminals.

Recharge or re-
place the battery.
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3. Main switch

Check the main switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the main switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the main
switch.
YESNO 1. Horn switch

Check the horn switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the horn switch OK?
Replace the left han-
dlebar switch.
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CHECKING THE SIGNALING SYSTEM
1. The horn fails to sound.
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4. Wiring

Check the entire signaling system’s wiring.
Refer to “CIRCUIT DIAGRAM”.

Is the signaling system’s wiring properly
connected and without defects?
YESNO
Properly connect or
repair the signaling
system’s wiring.
Check the condition
of each of the signal-
ing system’s circuits.
Refer to “CHECK-
ING THE LIGHTING
SYSTEM”.
SIGNALING SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Backup, main, ignition, signal and park
fuses

Check the backup, main, ignition, signal and
park fuses for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.

Are the backup, main, ignition, signal and
park fuses OK?
Replace the fuse(s).
2. Battery

Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20C (68F)

Is the battery OK?
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Any of the following fail to light: turn sig-
nal light, brake light or an indicator light.

The horn fails to sound.
Check:
1. backup, main, ignition, signal, and park
fuses
2. battery
3. main switch
4. wiring connections
(of the entire signaling system)

Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank
3. side cowlings

Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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