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CB Hornet 160R
(3) Spark Plug Gap
(4) Side Electrode
6. Tighten the spark plug as follows:
• Install the old plug if it is in good condition
and tighten it 1/8 turn after it seats.
• If installing a new plug, tighten it twice
to prevent loosening:
a) Tighten the plug 1/2 turn after it
seats.
b) Loosen the plug.
c) Tighten the plug again 1/8 turn
after it seats.
(3)
(4)
Improperly tightened spark plug can
damage the engine. If a plug is too loose,
a piston may be damaged. If a plug is too
tight, the threads may be damaged.
IDLE SPEED
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 40.
The engine must be at normal operating
temperature for accurate idle speed
adjustment. 10 minutes of stop-and-go
riding is sufficient.
Do not attempt to compensate for faults in
other systems by adjusting idle speed. Visit
your Honda dealer for regularly scheduled
carburetor adjustments.
1. Warm up the engine, and shift to
neutral, and place the vehicle on its
center stand.
7. Reinstall the spark plug cap.
NOTICE
