CHASSIS3-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE 3-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 3-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 3-45. . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 3-45. . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES 3-46. . . . . . . . .
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM 3-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL 3-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK 3-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN 3-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD 3-51. . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK 3-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS 3-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 3-56. . . . .
CHECKING THE TIRES 3-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE WHEELS 3-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY 3-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FUSES 3-67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 3-69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS 3-70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISCS 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-7. . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR BRAKE DISC AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET 4-10. . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-14. . . . . . . . . . .
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
ItemStandardLimit
Fuses (amperage quantity)
Main fuse
Fuel injection system fuse
Headlight fuse
Signaling system fuse
Ignition fuse
Radiator fan motor fuse
Backup fuse (odometer and clock)
Reserve fuse
50 A 1
15 A 1
25 A 1
10 A 1
15 A 1
15 A 2
10 A 1
25 A, 15 A, 10 A 1
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CHECKING THE FUSESCHK
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CAUTION:
CAUTION:
NOTE: 6. Install:
battery
7. Connect:
battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
First, connect the positive battery lead
1,
and then the negative battery lead
2.
8. Check:
battery terminals
Dirt Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection Connect properly.
9. Lubricate:
battery terminals
Recommended lubricant
Dielectric grease
10. Install:
rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
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CHECKING THE FUSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
fuses.
To avoid a short circuit, always set the main
switch to “OFF” when checking or replacing
a fuse.
1. Remove:
front cowling inner panel (left)
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
2. Check:
fuse
a. Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
Set the pocket tester selector to “Ω 1”.
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Pocket tester
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b. If the pocket tester indicates “∞”, replace the
fuse.
3. Replace:
blown fuse
a. Set the main switch to “OFF”.
b. Install a new fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
c. Set on the switches to verify if the electrical
circuit is operational.
d. If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
Fuses
Amperage
ratingQ’ty
Main50 A1
Fuel injection
system15 A1
Headlight25 A1
Signaling
system10 A1
Ignition15 A1
Backup fuse
(odometer
and clock)
10 A1
Radiator
fan motor15 A2
Reserve25 A, 15 A,
10 A1
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
4. Install:
front cowling inner panel (left)
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
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YESNO 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?
Clean the battery
terminals.
Recharge or re-
place the battery.
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3. Spark plugs
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
Check the condition of the spark plug.
Check the spark plug type.
Measure the spark plug gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS”
in chapter 3.
Standard spark plug
CR9EK (NGK)
Spark plug gap
0.6 0.7 mm (0.0236 0.0276 in)
Is the spark plug in good condition, is it of the
correct type, and is its gap within specifica-
tion?
Re-gap or replace
the spark plug.
IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Main and ignition fuses
Check the main and ignition fuses for conti-
nuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.
Are the main and ignition fuses OK?
Replace the fuse(s).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no
spark or intermittent spark).
Check:
1. main and ignition fuses
2. battery
3. spark plugs
4. ignition spark gap
5. ignition coil resistance
6. crankshaft position sensor
7. main switch
8. engine stop switch
9. neutral switch
10. sidestand switch
11. clutch switch
12. starting circuit cut-off relay (diode)
13. lean angle cut-off switch
14. wiring connections
(of the entire ignition system)
Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank
3. side cowlings
Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Ignition checker
90890-06754
Dynamic spark tester
YM-34487
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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3. Starter motor
Connect the positive battery terminal and
starter motor lead with a jumper lead .
Repair or replace the
starter motor. A wire that is used as a jumper lead
must have at least the same capacity or
more as that of the battery lead, other-
wise the jumper lead may burn.
This check is likely to produce sparks,
therefore make sure nothing flammable
is in the vicinity.
Does the starter motor turn?
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YESNO 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?
Clean the battery
terminals.
Recharge or re-
place the battery.
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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Main and ignition fuses
Check the main and ignition fuses for conti-
nuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.
Are the main and ignition fuses OK?
Replace the fuse(s).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The starter motor fails to turn.
Check:
1. main and ignition fuses
2. battery
3. starter motor
4. starting circuit cut-off relay
5. starter relay
6. main switch
7. engine stop switch
8. neutral switch
9. sidestand switch
10. clutch switch
11. start switch
12. wiring connections
(of the entire starting system)
Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank
3. side cowlings
4. throttle body assembly
Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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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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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
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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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