The drive chain slack and lubrication must be checked each day before riding the motorcycle and must be maintained in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the chain could jump off the sprockets or break.
| WARNING A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets could snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheel, severely damaging the motorcycle and causing it to go out of control. Inspect the chain for damage and proper adjustment before each ride. |
Clutch
Chain Slack InspectionBackups
The ECU takes the following measures to prevent engine damage when the
DFI, ignition, S-KTRC
or immobilizer system parts have troubles.
Note:
(1): D-J Method: When the engine load is light like at idling or low
speed, the ECU determines the
injection quantity by calculating fr ...
Troubleshooting guide
Engine Does Not Start
Starter Motor Won’t Turn
Engine stop switch off
Transmission not in neutral
Fuse blown
Battery leads do not make good electrical
contact with battery terminals
Battery discharged
Engine Cranks, But Won’t Start
No fuel in tank
Fuel line clogged
Fuel ...
Alternator Cover Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Bolt [A]
Bring the heat insulator plate [B] forward to remove the
alternator lead connector.
Clear the p ...