If the teeth are worn as illustrated, replace the sprocket, and inspect the drive chain wear (see Drive Chain Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Worn Tooth (Engine Sprocket) [A] Worn Tooth (Rear Sprocket) [B] Direction of Rotation [C]
NOTE
If a sprocket requires replacement, the chain is probably worn also. When replacing a sprocket, inspect the chain.
Coupling Damper Inspection
Rear Sprocket Warp InspectionBrake Disc Warp Inspection
Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one
side.
Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown in
the figure and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the
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Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is
in the
position.
A. Engine Stop Switch
B. Starter Button
Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
A. Neutral Indicator Light
B. Ignition Switch
C. “ON” position
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped w ...
Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator
segments [A].
NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear.
Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any
damage or wear.
Visually inspect the commutato ...