Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [A] Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an open. Replace the brush plate assy.

Armature Inspection
Right-hand End Cover InspectionFuse Inspection
Remove the fuse.
Inspect the fuse element.
If it is blown out, replace the fuse. Before replacing a
blown fuse, always check the amperage in the affected
circuit. If the amperage is equal to or greater than the
fuse rating, check the wiring and related components for
a short circuit.
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Rear Sprocket Removal
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does
not touch the ground.
Remove:
Rear Sprocket Nu ...
ESD Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the electronic steering damper unit (see Steering
Damper Removal in the Steering chapter).
Connect a digitalmeter to the ESD actuator connector [A].
Measure the ESD actuator resistance.
ESD Actuator Resistance
Connections: BK lead [1] ← ...