Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 328

STARTER RELAY SWITCH
INSPECTION
Depress the starter switch button with the ignition
ON. The coil is normal if the starter relay switch
clicks.
Connect an ohmmeter to the starter relay switch
terminals.
Connect a 12V battery to the switch cable termi-
nals. The switch is normal if there is continuity.
CLUTCH DIODE
REMOVAL
Lift the fuel tank up and hold it in place with the
support rod. Be sure the tank is less than half-full.
Remove the clutch diode from the wire harness.
INSPECTION
Check for continuity with an ohmmeter.
ELECTRIC STARTER
'83, '84, '85: After '85:
CLUTCH DIODE
IN ONE DIRECTION: CONTINUITY
IN THE REVERSE DIRECT!ON: NO CONTINUITY
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