Engine mechanical symptom diagnosis
Refer to “engine symptom diagnosis” in section 1a .
Compression pressure check
The compression pressure reading of a cylinder is a good indicator of its internal condition.
The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on the results of a compression test. Periodic maintenance records kept at your dealership should include compression readings for each maintenance service.
Note
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Special tool
(a): 09915–64512 (compression
gauge)
(b): 09915–63311 (compression gauge
attachment)
Compression pressure specification
Low compression pressure can indicate any of the following conditions:
Overhaul the engine in the following cases:
Light bulb replacement
The wattage rating of each bulb is
shown in the following chart.
When replacing a burned-out
bulb, always use the same wattage
rating according to the following
chart.
Caution
Using a light bulb with the
wrong wattage rating can
cause electrical system damage
or shorte ...
Right handlebar
Engine stop switch 1
"" Position
The ignition circuit is off. The
engine cannot start or run.
"" Position
The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.
Front brake lever 2
Apply the front brake by squeezing
the front brake lever towards
the grip. The brake ligh ...
Use of sds diagnosis reset procedures
Note
the malfunction code is memorized in the
ecm also when the lead wire coupler of any
sensor is disconnected. Therefore, when a
lead wire coupler has been disconnected at
the time of diagnosis, erase the stored
malfunction history code using sds.
After repairing ...