EAS30620
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• Rider seat
• Air scoop/Air scoop stay
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Fuel tank cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-13.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Air filter case
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-20.
• Air cut-off valve
Refer to "AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM" on
page 7-15.
2. Remove:
• Ignition coils
• Spark plugs
ECA13320
NOTICE
Before removing the spark plugs, blow away
any dirt accumulated in the spark plug wells
with compressed air to prevent it from falling
into the cylinders.
3. Check:
• Spark plug type
Incorrect Change.
Manufacturer/model
NGK/LMAR9E-J
4. Check:
• Electrode "1"
Damage/wear Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator "2"
Abnormal color Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
5. Clean:
• Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
6. Measure:
• Spark plug gap "a"
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification Regap.
Spark plug gap
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1
1
7. Install:
• Spark plugs
• Ignition coils
Spark plug
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
Spark plug (new)
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
TIP
• Before installing the spark plug, clean the
spark plug and gasket surface.
• If the spark plug is a new one, tighten it to 18
N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft).
8. Install:
• Air cut-off valve
Refer to "AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM" on
page 7-15.
• Air filter case
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-20.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Fuel tank cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-13.
• Air scoop stay/Air scoop
• Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
EAS30622
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
TIP
• Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
• When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
• Rider seat
3-5
2
1
a a