Yamaha XV1700P Service Manual page 127

CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
5. Check:
• electrode 1
Damage/wear → Replace the spark plug.
• insulator 2
Abnormal color → Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
6. Clean:
• spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
7. Measure:
• spark plug gap a
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification → Regap.
8. Install:
• spark plug
NOTE:
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Before installing the spark plug, clean the
spark plug and gasket surface.
9. Connect:
• spark plug cap
10.Install:
• silencer air filter case
Refer to "SILENCER AIR FILTER CASE".
• air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE".
• fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK".
• seat
Refer to "SEAT AND SIDE COVERS".
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CHK
ADJ
Spark plug gap
0.8 ~ 0.9 mm (0.0315 ~ 0.0354 in)
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)