Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual page 130

Spark Plugs
5. Check the spark plug gap of each new plug, using the 0.032 in
(0.8
mm)
feeler gauge provided
in
the tool kit or a wire-type
feeler gauge.
If adjustment is necessary, bend the side electrode carefully.
The gap should
be:
0.031 - 0.035 in (0.8 - 0.9 mm)
_ - - - side electrode
4~--- washer
••
6. With the plug washers attached, thread the spark plugs in by
hand to prevent cross-threading.
7. Tighten each spark plug:
• about 1/8 - 1/4 turn after it seats
(if
the old plug is good)
• about 112 turn after
it
seats
(if
installing a new plug)
I
NOTICE
I
Improperly tightened spark plugs can damage the engine. Too
loose, you can burn a piston. Too tight, you can damage the
threads.
8, Reinstall the spark plug caps. Take care to avoid pinching
any cables or wires.
9. Reverse the sequence shown for removal: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3,
2.
1.
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