Honda XL650V Owner's Manual page 86

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7. Inspect the electrodes and center
porcelain for deposits, erosion or carbon
fouling. If the erosion or deposit is heavy,
replace the plug. Clean a carbon or wet-
fouled plug with a plug cleaner, otherwise
use a wire brush.
8. Check the spark plug gap (
wire-type feeler gauge. If adjustment is
necessary, bend the side electrode (
carefully.
The gap should be:
0.8 0.9 mm (0.03 0.04 in) −
(3)
(2) Spark plug gap
(3) Side electrode
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9. Make sure the plug washer is in good
condition.
10. With the plug washer attached, thread
the spark plug in by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
11. Tighten a new spark plug 1/2 turn with a
2 ) using a spark plug wrench to compress the
washer. If you are reusing a plug, it
3 ) should only take 1/8 1/4 turn after the
plug seats.
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The spark plug must be securely tightened.
An improperly tightened plug can become
(2)
very hot and possibly damage the engine.
12. Reinstall the spark plug caps.
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