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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Engine / Starting system / Diagnostic information and procedures / Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine

The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run when the transmission is in any position other than neutral, with the side-stand up.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1 Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition interlock system parts inspection” .

Is the side-stand switch ok?

Go to step 2. Faulty side-stand switch.
2 Check the starter clutch. Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .

Is the starter clutch ok?

  • Open circuit in wire harness.
  •  Poor contact of connector.
Faulty starter clutch.
Starter motor will not run
Note make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged before diagnosing. Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 ...

Repair instructions
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Other materials:

Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Clutch drive and driven plate Note wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a clean rag. Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have ...

Exterior parts construction
Upper cowling bracket : set the punch mark to the front and upper side. Rear view mirror cushion : set the dent side to inside. To frame To headlight assembly To sprocket cove To side-stand bracket ...

Cushion lever removal and installation
Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the cushion levers.  Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to ...

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