Service manual

ELEC
IGNITION SYSTEM
8-8
EAS00736
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check:
1. Main and ignition fuses
2. Battery
3. Spark plug
4. Ignition spark gap
5. Spark plug cap resistance
6. Ignition coil resistance
7. Main switch
8. Engine stop switch
9. Neutral switch
10. Sidestand switch
11. Pickup coil resistance
12. Wiring connections (of the entire ignition
system)
NOTE:
• Before troubleshooting, remove the follo-
wing part(s):
1. Side covers (right and left)
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank
4. Headlight cover
5. Headlight unit
• Troubleshoot with the following special
tool(s).
The ignition system fails to operate
(no spark or intermittent spark).
EAS00740
1. Spark plug
• Check the condition of the spark plug.
• Check the spark plug type.
• Measure the spark plug gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG”
in chapter 3.
Standard spark plug
BR8HS (NGK)
Spark plug gap
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
• Is the spark plug in good condition, is it of
the correct type, and is its gap within spe-
cification?
EAS00742
2. Ignition spark gap
• Disconnect the spark plug cap from the
spark plug.
• Connect the ignition checker  as shown.
 Spark plug cap
• Set the main switch to “ON”.
• Measure the ignition spark gap a .
• Crank the engine by pushing the starter
switch and gradually increase the spark
gap until a misfire occurs.
Minimum ignition spark gap
6 mm (0.24 in)
• Is there a spark and is the spark gap within
specification?
Ignition checker
90890-06754
Pocket tester
90890-03112
YES
NO
Re-gap or replace
the spark plug.
The ignition system
is OK.
YES
NO