Suzuki DR650SE - Starter Relay Inspection

• Apply a small quantity of MOLY PASTE to the armature
shaft.
~99000-25140: SUZUKI MOLY PASTE
•
Apply a small quantity of THREAD LOCK J/1 342J/ to the
starter motor housing bolts.
~ 99000-32050: THREAD LOCK J/1342"
STARTER RELAY INSPECTION
• Remove the right frame cover.
• Remove the starter relay cover.
• Disconnect the starter motor lead wire and battery lead
wire at the starter relay.
•
Disconnect the lead wire coupler from the starter relay.
Apply 12 volts to CD and @ terminals, inspect the continui-
ty between the terminals, positive and negative.
If the starter relay is in sound condition, continuity is found.
,roOl, 09900-25002: Pocket tester
~Tester knob indication: X 10 range
111. CAUTION 1
Do not apply a battery voltage more than 5 seconds
to the starter relay as it may overheat and cause
damage to the relay coil.
Check the coil for "open", "ground" and ohmic resistance.
The coil is in good condition if the resistance is as follows.
,roOl, 09900-25002: Pocket tester
~Tester knob indication: X 10 range
Starter relay resistance
Standard: 3 - 50
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6·14