8-1SWITCH INSPECTION ELECNOTE:ELECTRICALSWITCH INSPECTIONSWITCH INSPECTIONUse a pocket tester to check the terminals forcontinuity. If the continuity is faulty at any point,replace the switch.Pocket tester:90890-03112, YU-03112 Set the pocket tester to “0” before starting atest. When testing the switch for continuity thepocket tester should be set to the “ 1” Ωrange. When checking the switch turn it on and off afew times.INSPECTING A SWITCH SHOWN IN THEMANUALThe terminal connections for switches (mainswitch, handlebar switch, engine stop switch,light switch, etc.) are shown in a chart similar tothe one on the left.This chart shows the switch positions in the col-umn and the switch lead colors in the top row.For each switch position, “ ” indicatesthe terminals with continuity.The example chart shows that:1 There is continuity between the “Red and Brown”leads when the switch is set to “ON”.2 There is continuity between the “Red /White andBrown/White” leads when the switch is set to“START”.
