Spark Plug - Honda GL1100 1980 Owner's Manual

SPARK PLUGS
Recommended plugs:
USA model
Standard:
X24ES-U (ND) or D8EA (NGK)
For cpld-climate: (Below SoC, 41°F)
X22ES-U (ND) or D7EA (NGK)
For extended high speed driving:
X27ES:U (ND) or D9EA (NGK)
Canadian model
Standard:
X24ESR-U (ND) or DR8ES-L (NGK)
For cold climate: (Below SoC, 41°F)
X22ESR-U (ND) or DR7ES (NGK)
For extended high speed driving:
X27ESR-U (ND) or DR8ES (NGK)
1. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug base.
2. Disconnect the spark plug caps.
Remove and discard the spark plugs.
3. Make sure the new spark plug gap (1)
is 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) using
a wire type feeler gauge. If adjustment is
necessary, bend the side electrode (2)
56 carefully.
4. With the plug washers attached, thread
the new spark plugs in by hand to pre-
vent crossthreading.
S. Tighten the spark plugs 1/2 tum with a
spark plug wench to compress the
washer.
6. Reinstall the spark plug caps.
CAUTION:
*
The spark plug must be securely tight-
ened. An improperly tightened plug can
become very hot and possibly damage
the engine.
*
Never use a spark plug with an improper
heat range.
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(1)
Spark plug gap (2) Side electrode