17. LIGHTS/INSTRUMENTS/SWITCHES
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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• An electric tester is needed to measure or test the electric equipment.
• Be sure to use fuses and bulbs of the same specifications to avoid damage of electrical equipment.
• After installation of each switch, a continuity check must be performed. A continuity check can
usually be made without removing the part from the motorcycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Lights do not come on when ignition Fuel gauge pointer does not register
switch is “ON” correctly
• Burned bulb • Disconnected wire or connector
• Faulty switch • Broken wire
• Broken wire • Faulty float
• Fuse burned out • Faulty fuel unit
• Weak battery • Faulty instrument
• Poorly connected or shorted wire
• Faulty winker Fuel gauge pointer fluctuates or swings
• Loose wire connection
Light dims • Faulty fuel unit
• Faulty ignition coil • Faulty instrument
• Wire or switch resistance too high
• Faulty regulator/rectifier
Headlight does not change when dimmer
switch is turn to Hi or Lo
• Faulty or burned bulb
• Faulty dimmer switch
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17. LIGHTS/INSTRUMENTS/SWITCHES
FUEL UNIT
REMOVAL
Remove the met-in box. (!2-3)
Remove the frame right side cover. (!2-4)
Disconnect the fuel unit wire connector.
Turn the fuel unit retainer counterclockwise
to remove it.
Remove the fuel unit.
INSTALLATION
The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
INSPECTION
Remove the fuel unit.
Measure the resistance between the fuel unit
wire terminals with the float at upper and
lower positions.
FUEL GAUGE INSPECTION
Connect the fuel unit wire connector and turn
the ignition switch “ON”.
Check the fuel gauge needle for correct
indication by moving the fuel unit float up
and down.
Be careful not to bend or damage the fuel
unit float arm.
Do not damage the fuel unit wire.
• Align the groove on the fuel unit with
the tab on the fuel tank.
• Align the arrow on the retainer with the
arrow on the fuel tank.
• Turn the retainer clockwise to secure it.
Before performing the following test,
operate the turn signals to determine
that the battery circuit is normal.