Crankcase Breather; Spark Plugs; Valve Clearance - Honda V30 Magna VF500C Manual

MAINTENANCE
CRANKCASE BREATHER
Remove the drain plug from the drain tube to
empty any deposits.
Install the drain plug.
NOTE:
Service more frequently when ridden in rain
or at full throttle or if the deposit level can
be seen in the transparent section of the drain
tube.
SPARK PLUGS
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS
NGK ND
Standard DPR8EA-9
X24EPR-U9
For cold Climate
DPR7EA-9
X22EPR-U9
(Below 5°C, 41°F)
For extended
DPR9EA-9
X27EPR-U9
high speed riding
Disconnect the spark plug caps.
Clean any dirt from around the spark plug bases.
Remove and discard the spark plugs.
Measure the new spark plug gaps using a wire-type
feeler gauge.
SPAR K PLUG GAP: 0.8-0.9 mm (0.03-0.04 in)
Adjust by bending the side electrode carefully.
With the plug washer attached, thread each spark
plug in by hand to prevent crossthreading. Continue
tightening by hand until the spark plug bottoms.
Then, tighten the spark plugs another 1/2 turn with
a spark plug wrench to compress the plug washer.
Connect the spark plug caps.
VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE:
Inspect an·d adjust valve clearance while the
engine is cold. (Below 35°C, 95°F)
Lean the motorcycle to the right and left to drain
the oil remaining in the cylinder head into the
crankcase.
Remove the right and left frame side covers by pull-
ing them straight off.
Remove the seat.
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DRAIN PLUG
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V30 MAGNA
SIDE ELECTRODE
CENTER
ELECTRODE
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0.8-0.9 mm
(0.031-0.035 in)
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Date of Issue: July, 1984
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.