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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:
1 Rear shock absorber removal
2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over. Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the suitable 
stand under the engine.
Seat, fitting band and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS” 
section in the CHAPTER 4.
Air filter case cover Refer to “AIR FILTER CLEANING” section in the 
CHAPTER 3.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER” section 
in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT” section in the 
CHAPTER 3.
Coolant reservoir breather hose Disconnect at the coolant reservoir side.
Coolant reservoir hose Disconnect at the coolant reservoir side.
Battery Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND 
CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
Disconnect the starter relay coupler.
Starter motor lead Disconnect at the starter relay side. 
         
        
        
     
        
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–+ELECIGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to ignition system failure
and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and check 
wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Spark gap test*3 Clean or replace spark 
plug.
Check entire ignition system for 
connection.
(couplers, leads and ignition coil)Repair or replace.
Check engine stop switch. Replace.
Check main switch.Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check AC magneto. Pickup coil Replace.
Check neutral switch. Repair or replace.
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/
90890-03112
No good
OK
No good
OK
Spark
No spark
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OKNo good
No good
OK
No good
OK 
         
        
        
     
        
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–+ELECELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the starter motor will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Refer to “MAIN SWITCH INSPECTION” section.
*4 marked: Refer to “NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION” section.
NOTE:Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Rear fender
Use 12 V battery in this inspection.
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and check 
wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Check each coupler and wire 
connection.Repair or replace.
*3 Check main switch. Replace.
Check starter motor operation. Repair or replace.
Check starting circuit cut-off relay. Replace.
Check starter relay.Replace.
*4 Check neutral switch. Replace.
Check clutch switch.Replace.
Check diode.Replace.
Check start switch.Replace.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/
90890-03112
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good 
         
        
        
     
        
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–+ELECCHARGING SYSTEM
EC680000
CHARGING SYSTEM
EC681001INSPECTION STEPS
If the battery is not charged, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
NOTE:Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tool in this inspection.
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and check 
wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Check each coupler and wire 
connection.Repair or replace.
Check charging voltage. Charging system is good.
Check AC magneto. Charging coil Replace.
Replace rectifier/regulator.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/
90890-03112
No good
OK
No good
OK
No good
OK
OK
No good
No good
OK 
         
        
        
     
        
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–+ELECCHARGING SYSTEM
EC624000COUPLERS AND LEADS 
CONNECTION INSPECTION
1. Check:
Couplers and leads connec-
tion
Rust/dust/looseness/short-cir-
cuit 
→ Repair or replace.
CHARGING VOLTAGE 
INSPECTION
1. Start the engine.
2. Inspect:
Charging voltage
Out of specification 
→ If no
failure is found in checking the
source coil resistance, replace
the rectifier/regulator.
Tester (+) lead →
 Red lead 1
 
Tester (–) lead →
 Black lead 2
 
Charging 
voltageTester 
selector 
position
14.1 ~ 14.9 V 
at 5,000 r/minDCV-20
R
BW Y1
2
3. Inspect:
Charging coil resistance
Out of specification 
→ 
Replace.
Tester (+) lead →
 White lead 1
 
Tester (–) lead →
 Ground 2
 
Charging coil 
resistanceTester 
selector 
position
0.288 ~ 0.432 Ω
 
at 20 °C (68 °F)Ω
 ×
 1
CONTROLE DES CONNEXIONS 
DES FICHES RAPIDES ET DES 
FILS
1. Contrôler:
Connexion des fiches rapides et
des fils
Rouille/poussière/jeu/court-cir-
cuit → Réparer ou remplacer.
CONTROLE DE LA TENSION DE 
CHARGE
1. Mettre le moteur en marche.
2. Contrôler:
Tension de charge
Hors spécifications → Si le con-
trôle de la résistance de la bobine
d’alimentation ne révèle aucun
problème, remplacer le redres-
seur/régulateur.
Fil (+) du multimètre → 
fil rouge 1
Fil (–) du multimètre → fil noir 2 
Tension de 
chargePosition du 
sélecteur du 
multimètre
14,1 à 14,9 V à 
5.000 tr/minDCV-20
3. Contrôler:
Résistance de la bobine de charge
Hors spécifications → Rempla-
cer.
Fil (+) du multimètre → 
fil blanc 1
Fil (–) du multimètre → terre 2 
Résistance de la 
bobine de 
chargePosition du 
sélecteur du 
multimètre
0,288 à 0,432 Ω à 
20 °C (68 °F)Ω × 1
SYSTEME DE CHARGE