Removing And Installing The Panel; Checking The Spark Plugs - Yamaha XVS950CU Owner's Manual

Removing and installing the
panel
The panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time the panel needs
to be removed and installed.
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1. Panel A
Panel A
To remove the panel
1. Slide the panel lock cover open, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
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1. Panel lock cover
2. Unlock.
2. Pull the panel off as shown.
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To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion.
2. Turn the key 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise, remove it, and then slide the
panel lock cover closed.

Checking the spark plugs

The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
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plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the appropriate spark
1. Spark plug cover
2. Bolt
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plug cover (rear right or front left)
by removing the bolts.
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