The references of the elements listed below are those of the “Wiring diagram”, Sect. P 1.

In accordance with the status of specific engine control unit inputs and the indications given in the table, the control unit enables operation of the starter motor (ON status) when the START button is pressed.

700 W with 12 V power.

The starter motor is highly compact and reliable and therefore rarely gives any type of problem. In case of malfunction, ensure that the starter motor wiring terminal is properly tightened under the nut and shows no sign of corrosion. If the terminal is properly tightened and free from corrosion, remove the starter motor and test it under no-load conditions (no load applied to the shaft). Secure the starter motor to a test bench, making sure you do not damage the casing. Use a fully charged 12 V battery for the test. Use battery-motor connection cables which are no longer than 70 cm and with the same cross-section as the cable on the motorcycle itself. Connect the negative terminal of the battery to an unpainted area of the starter motor casing and the pos­itive terminal to its electrical terminal. The shaft of the starter motor should rotate freely and at high speed. Take care not to short-circuit the two cables connected to the battery.

Remove the generator cover (Sect. N 8, Removal of the generator cover).

Disconnect the starter motor/solenoid cable (3) (see table in the chapter “Routing of wiring on frame”, Sect. P 1).

Locate the gasket (2) and the starter motor on the crankcase and tighten the screws (1) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Refit the generator cover (Sect. N 8, Refitting the generator cover).

Fit the sprocket cover (C) tightening the screws (D) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Disconnect the battery (Sect. P 2, Battery).

To reach the solenoid starter it is necessary to remove the seat, so insert the key in the lock and simultaneously apply downward pressure in the area of the catch to release the pin.

Remove the tank covers (Sect. E 2, Removal of the fuel tank fairings).

Remove the fuel tank (Sect. L 2, Removal of the fuel tank).

Apply 12 V (battery voltage) across the positive terminal (B) and negative terminal (C) of the connector.

With a multimeter connected between the two poles (threaded pins (C) and (D) of the solenoid, check for electric continuity (Sect. P 9, Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems). If there is no electrical continuity, renew the solenoid.

Tighten the nuts (6) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Reconnect the battery (Sect. P 2, Battery).