Checking The Ignition Timing - Yamaha YZF-R6 Service Manual

CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS/

CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING

5. Check:
6. Clean:
7. Measure:
8. Install:
NOTE:
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
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CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
NOTE:
Prior to checking the ignition timing, check the
wiring connections of the entire ignition system.
Make sure that all connections are tight and free
of corrosion.
1. Remove:
3-23
S electrodes 1
Damage/wear ! Replace the spark plug.
S insulator 2
Abnormal color ! Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
S spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
S spark plug gap a
(with a wire gauge)
Out of specification ! Regap.
Spark plug gap
0.6 X 0.7 mm
S spark plug
S bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS".
S rider seat
S fuel tank
Refer to "SEATS" and "FUEL TANK".
S air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE AND IGNITION
COILS".
S timing mark accessing screw 1
CHK
ADJ
13 Nm (1.3 mSkg)