A sealed battery can fully display its performance only when combined with a proper vehicle electric system. Therefore, replace a sealed battery only on a motorcycle which was originally equipped with a sealed battery.
Be careful, if a sealed battery is installed on a motorcycle which had an ordinary battery as original equipment, the sealed battery’s life will be shortened.
Precautions
Charging Condition InspectionS-KTRC Warning Indicator Light
The yellow warning indicator light in
the meter unit functions as the S-KTRC
warning indicator light. The yellow
warning indicator light and all S-KTRC
mode indicators blink whenever there
is a malfunction in the S-KTRC system.
At this time, the S-KTRC system does
not function.
If the ye ...
Stick Coil Inspection
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal).
Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows.
Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals.
Set the tester to the × 1 Ω range, and read the tester.
Measure the secondary winding resistance [B] as follows.
Conn ...
Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection
NOTE
These procedures are explained on the assumption that
the intake and exhaust systems of the engine are in
good condition.
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical.
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner ...