Remove the seat and rear cowling (page 13-25 ).
NOTE
Check the system components and lines step-by-step
according to the troubleshooting chart on page 16-2 .
Disconnect the spark unit connectors and check them for loose or corroded terminals.
Measure the data between connector terminals using the following chart.
ITEM TERMINALS STANDARD (20° C/68°F)
Ignition primary coil Y and Bl/W (Rear) Bu/Y and Bl/W (Front) 2.2-2.6 Ω
DC power supply circuit line Bl (+) and G (-), Bu/Y (+) and G (-), Y (+) and G (-) with the
ignition switch "ON" and the engine stop switch "RUN" Battery voltage should come
ITEM TERMINALS STANDARD (20° C/68°F)
Pulse generator coil W/Y and Y (Front) W/Bu and Bu (Rear) 450-550 Ω.
Each terminal and body ground NO CONTINUITY
INSPECTION
Remove the seat and fuel tank (page 13-25 ).
Measure the primary coil resistance of the front and rear ignition coils.
NOTE
The rear ignition coil is behind the swingarm pivot nut.
PRIMARY COIL RESISTANCE:
STANDARD: 2.2 - 2.6 Ω (20°C/68°F)
Disconnect the spark plug caps from the plugs and measure
the secondary coil resistance with the spark plug caps in place.
STANDARD: 30-36 kΩ (20°C/68°F)
If the resistance is out of range, remove the spark plug caps and measure the resistance between the secondary coil terminals.
STANDARD: 20-25 kΩ (20°C/68°F)
INSPECTION
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the pulse generator to make
this inspection.
Remove the seat and rear cowling (page 13-25 ).
Disconnect the pulse generator 4P connector (WHITE).
Measure the resistances between the white/yellow and yellow
wires (front pulse generator) and white/blue and blue wires
(rear pulse generator)
STANDARD: 450 - 550 Ω (20°C/68°F)
For pulse generator replacement, refer to section 7 .
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NOTE
The spark unit system is factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted.
Ignition timing inspection procedures are given to inspect the
function of the spark unit components.
Connect the timing light to the other spark plug wire if you see
that the ignition timing is incorrect, and you might be able to
see the timing is correct.
Warm up the engine to operating temperature.
WARNING
If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure the area
is well-ventilated. Never run the engine in an enclosed area.
The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause
loss of conciousness and lead to death.
Remove the timing inspection hole cap on the left crankcase cover.
Connect the timing light to the front spark plug wire.
The timing is correct if the "F" mark aligns with the index mark on
the right crankcase cover at idle for each cylinder.
Raise the engine rpm and the "F" mark should begin to rotate
counterclockwise for each cylinder.
If the ignition timing is incorrect, make a ignition system
inspection (page 16-3 ) and replace any faulty parts.