While holding a spark plug with its base firmly against the engine, push the electric starter button. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap.
Retry the above procedure with the cleaned spark plug or new one.
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Avoid performing this check if you are not familiar with this procedure, or if you have a heart condition or wear a pacemaker. Keep the spark plug away from the spark plug hole during this test. |
Complaint
: engine stalls
Refer to the "instrument panel:' section for fuel injection system indicator explanation.
The correct idle speed is 1050- 1250 r/min.
Rear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...
Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” .
Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt.
Remove the air clea ...
Balancer shaft disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Disassembly
Remove the balancer shaft. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Remove the washers, balancer gear and dampers
from the shaft.
Assembly
Assembly is in the re ...