SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
If the current is kept flowing through the starter motor to turn it while the engine is not cranking over, the starter motor
may be damaged.
• Always turn the ignition switch OFF before servicing the starter motor. The motor could suddenly start, causing serious
injury.
• The starter motor can be serviced with the engine in the frame.
• When checking the starter system, always follow the steps in the troubleshooting flow chart (page 19-4).
• A weak battery may be unable to turn the starter motor quickly enough, or supply adequate ignition current.
• Following component information.
– Ignition switch (page 20-20)
– Engine stop switch (page 20-21)
– Starter switch (page 20-21)
– Neutral switch (page 20-24)
– Sidestand switch (page 20-25)
– Clutch switch (page 20-24)
– Diode (page 19-16)
SPECIFICATION
Starter motor brush length
TORQUE VALUES
Starter motor cable terminal nut
Starter motor assembly bolt
Starter motor brush mounting screw
ITEM
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
4.9 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.6 lbf·ft)
3.7 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.7 lbf·ft)
STANDARD
12.0 (0.47)
ELECTRIC STARTER
Unit: mm (in)
SERVICE LIMIT
6.5 (0.26)
19-3