Removal
Note. Before removing the relay, perform diagnostics listed in the VRSCA Electrical Diagnostic Manual.
The starter relay is located beneath the airbox cover in the fuse block.
1. Remove right side cover.
2. See Figure 5-4. Locate and remove maxi-fuse.
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Figure 5-4. Maxi-fuse
3. Unlatch and open seat.
4. Remove the airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. See Figure 5-5. Locate fuse block behind air cleaner. Pull fuse blocks from tabs on mounting bracket. Tabs on bracket fit into slots on each side of fuse block cover. To remove cover, raise latches slightly to disengage tabs on fuse blocks.
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Figure 5-5. Starter relay (fuse block cover removed)
7. Remove gray starter relay from fuse block with single relay.
Installation
1. Install relay in fuse block.
2. Slide cover over fuse blocks until latches fully engage tabs on blocks.
3. Slide fuse blocks onto frame mounting bracket. Tabs on bracket fit into slots on each side of fuse block cover.
Caution! Attach the cables to the correct battery terminals using the proper torque. Overtightening bolts can damage battery terminals and incorrect connections may damage the motorcycle’s electrical system.
Warning! Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion that could result in death or serious injury.
4. Connect negative battery cable. See 1.7 Battery maintenance.
5. Install airbox cover by positioning the airbox cover with the locating pins in the holes on the frame tabs. Turn bailhead fastener 1/4 turn clockwise.
6. Replace maxi-fuse and right side cover.
Caution! When closing the seat, make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
7. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Warning! After installing and locking seat, pull upward on the latch side of the seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and death or serious injury.