Troubleshooting - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
This troubleshooting guide is providec
to help you find the cause of somc
common complaints.
CAUTION
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your motor-
cycle. Improper repairs or adjust-
ments may damage the
motorcycle instead of fixing it.
Such damage may not be covered
under warranty.
If you are not sure about the
proper action, consult your Suzuki
dealer or qualified mechanic
about the problem.
Ignition System Check
1. Remove the spark plugs and reat-
tach them to the spark plug leads.
2. While holding the spark plug firmly
aaainst the crank case of the
If the engine refuses to start, perforn
the following inspections to determint
the cause.
Fuel Supply
Check
If the meter indicates "FI", showin!
signs of trouble in the fuel injectio~
system, take your machine to a 1
authorized Suzuki dealer. Refer to tht
"INSTRUMENT PANEL' section fo
fuel injection system indicator expla
nation. If the meter does not indicatc
"FI", make sure there is enough fuel i~
the fuel tank. If the meter does nc
indicate
"FI"
and there is enough fuel
ignition system should be checked.
engine, push the starter switch
with the ignition switch in the "ON"
position, the engine stop switch in
the
"0"
position, the transmission
in neutral, and the clutch disen-
gaged. If the ignition system is
operating properly, a blue spark
should jump across the spark plug
gap.
.
If there is no spark, clean the
spark plug. Replace it if neces-
sary. Retry the above procedure
with the cleaned spark plug or
new one.
.
If there is still no spark, consult
your Suzuki dealer for repairs.
Performing the spark test improp-
erly can cause a high voltage elec-
trical shock or an explosion.
Avoid performing this check if you
are not familiar with this proce-
dure, or if you have a heart condi-
tion or wear a pacemaker. Keep
the spark plug away from the
spark plug hole during this test.