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1. Spark plug gap
Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap
with a wire thickness gauge
and, if necessary, adjust the
gap to specification.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off
any
grime
threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tight-
en it to the specified torque.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kg)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark
plug, a good estimate of the cor-
rect torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past
finger tight. Have the spark plug
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
from
the
Engine oil
Oil level measurement
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
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place and hold it in an upright
position. Warm up the engine
for several minutes.
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