Polaris Victory Standard Cruiser 2001 Manual page 55

Spark Plug Inspection
Specified Spark Plug
Spark Plug Gap (1)
Tightening Torque
Do not over-tighten or under-tighten the spark plug. Loose-
ness can cause pre-ignition because heat is not dissipated
through the threads. Excessive tightness can damage the
threads of both the cylinder head and spark plug.
The condition of the spark
plugs can often times indi-
cate abnormal
conditions. They are im-
portant engine compo-
nents and are easy to
check. Refer to page 17
for spark plug location.
You should periodically remove and inspect the spark plugs be-
cause heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to erode away
its electrodes. If electrode erosion is excessive or if foreign depos-
its are excessive, you should replace the spark plug with the speci-
fied spark plug.
Normally, both of the spark plugs from the same engine should
have the same color on the spark plugs center insulator. The ideal
color is a medium tan color for a motorcycle being operated nor-
mally. If one or more spark plugs show a distinctive different color
it could be an indication of an engine problem. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. Have your Victory dealer deter-
mine what, if anything, is wrong with your motorcycle.
engine
MAINTENANCE
RA8GHC Champion
0.040" (1.0 mm)
12 - 14 ft. lbs.
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