Honda CB1000 Owner's Manual page 68

9.Inspect the electrodes and center
porcelain for deposits, erosion or cabon
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.
10. Check the spark plug gap (6) using a
wire-type feeler gauge. If adjustment is
necessary, bend the side electrode (7)
carefully.
The gap should be:
0.8—0.9 mm (0.03—0.04 in)
(7) —~m
5 4 (6)
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(6) Spark plug gap (7) Side electrode
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11. With the plug washer attached, thread
the spark plug in by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
12. Tighten the spark plug 1/2 turn with a
spark plug wrench to compress the
washer.
13. Reinstall the spark plug caps.
CAUTION:
«The spark plug must be securely
tightened. An improperly tightened
plug can become very hot and
possibly damage the engine.
« Never use a spark plug with an im-
proper heat range. Severe engine
damage could result.
14. Secure the fuel tank.
To secure the fuel tank, reverse the
foregoing raising procedure.
e Set the fuel tank support rod in the rod
holder (8) securely.
e Tighten the fuel tank mount bolts
securely.