Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [A] Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an open. Replace the brush plate assy.
Armature Inspection
Right-hand End Cover InspectionSpring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...
Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...
Switch Inspection
Using a hand tester, check to see that only the connections
shown in the table have continuity.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
For the switch housings and the ignition switch, refer to
the tables in the Wiring Diagram.
If the switch has an open or short, repair it or replace it
w ...