3. Rear engine mount bolts loose.*
4. Damaged frame.*
5. Belt badly worn or loose.*
6. Wheels and/or tires damaged.*
7. Vehicle not properly aligned.*
8. Top engine mount loose or broken.*
9. Engine not properly shimmed.
Spark Plugs Foul Repeatedly
1. Incorrect spark plugs
2. Air fi lter clogged or dirty.
Starter Does Not Operate or Does Not Turn
Engine Over
1. Engine stop switch in OFF position.
2. Ignition switch not in ON position.
3. Motorcycle not in neutral or clutch lever not engaged
4. Discharged battery or loose or corroded connections.
5. Connector to starter loose.
6. Blown fuse.
Lubrication System
Oil Does Not Return to Oil Tank
1. Insuffi
cient amount of oil in system.
2. Oil lines or fi ttings clogged.*
3. Oil fi lter clogged.*
4. Inoperative oil pump.*
Transmission
Clutch Chatters
1. Friction discs or steel discs worn or warped.*
2. Insuffi
cient primary drive oil level.
Clutch Drags/Does Not Release
1. Air in clutch system.*
2. Insuffi
cient clutch spring tension.*
3. Clutch discs warped.*
4. Insuffi
cient primary drive oil level.
Clutch Slips
1. Air in clutch system.*
2. Friction discs worn.*
3. Insuffi
cient clutch spring tension.*
Transmission Jumps Out of Gear
1. Shifter rod improperly adjusted.*
2. Shifter forks (inside transmission) improper pawl arm
adjustment.*
3. Worn shifter dogs in.*
Transmission Shifts Hard
1. Bent shifter rod.*
2. Transmission shifting mechanism needs adjustment.
Troubleshooting
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* Service that should be performed by a skilled technician using specialized tools and equipment.
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