Lubrication; Cable Lubrication; Inspection And Adjustment; Spark Plug - Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual

3. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
HONDA
'80 ADDENDUM
CX500
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2. LUBRICATION
OIL VISCOSITIES
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
SPARK PLUG
Disconnect the spark plug caps.
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Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
SIDE ELECTRODE'
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Remove and discard the spark plugs. . . . .
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Check the new spark plug gaps with a wire - . *.
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Use HONDA 4-STROKE Ol L or equivalent.
API SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: SE
VISCOSITY: SAE 10W-40
Other viscosities shown in the chart may be
used when the average temperature in your
riding area is within the indicated range
CABLE LUBRICATION
Lubricate the clutch, choke and throttle
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
cables with a commercially available cable
lubricant t o prevent premature wear and
corrosion.
- 2 0 0 20 40
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With the plug Washers attached, thread the
new spark plugs in b y hand t o prevent
crossthreading.
Tighten the spark plugs 112 turn with a spark
plug wrench.
Install the spark plug caps.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG:
Date of Issue: January, 1981
@ HONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.
USA model
Canadian model
For cold climate below
5°C (41°F)
ND
X22ES-U
X22ESR-U
NGK
D7EA
DR7ES
Standard
N D
X24ES-U
X24ESR-U
For extended high speed riding
NGK
D8EA
DRBES-L
ND
X27ES-U
X27ESR-U
NGK
D9EA
DR8ES