Spark Plugs - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

SPARK PLUGS
Recommended plugs:
Standard:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or
X24EPR-U9 (ND)
For cold climate: (Below 5°C/41 of)
DPR7EA-9 (NGK) or
X22EPR-U9 (ND)
For extended high speed driving:
DPR9EA-9 (NGK) or
X27EPR-U9 (ND)
1. Disconnect the spark plug caps.
2. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug bases.
3. Remove and discard the spark plugs.
4. Make sure the new spark plug gap (l)
is
0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in) using
a wire type feeler gauge. If adjustment is
necessary. bend the side electrode (2)
carefully.
5. With the plug washers attached, thread
the new spark plugs in by hand to pre-
vent cross-threading.
6. Tighten the spark plugs 1/2 turn with a
spark plug wrench to compress the
washer.
7. Reinstall the spark plug caps.
CAUTION:
*
The ,spark plug must be securely tight-
ened. An improperly lightened plug can
become very hot and
possibly
damage
the engine.
*
Never lise a spark plug with
an improper
heal range.
(I)
Spark plug gap (2) Side electrode
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