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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
EB303040
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of
the spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• rider seat
• fuel tank
Refer to “SEATS” and “FUEL TANK”.
• air filter case
• ignition coil plate
(along with the ignition coils)
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE AND IGNI-
TION COIL PLATE”.
2. Disconnect:
• spark plug cap
3. Remove:
• spark plug
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
Before removing the spark plugs, blow
away any dirt accumulated in the spark
plug wells with compressed air to pre-
vent it from falling into the cylinders.
4. Check:
• spark plug type
Incorrect
→
Change.
Spark plugs
Model (manufacturer)
CR9E (NGK)
U27ESR-N (DENSO)
5. Check:
• electrodes
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 gauge)
Out of specification
→
Regap.
Spark plug gap
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Summary of Contents for YZF-R1 1998
Page 1: ...SERVICEMANUAL YZF R1 4XV1 AE1 98 ...
Page 7: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
Page 9: ...GEN INFO ...
Page 18: ...SPEC 2 ...
Page 20: ...SPEC ...
Page 41: ...2 21 SPEC Crankcase tightening sequence TIGHTENING TORQUES ...
Page 46: ...2 26 SPEC 1 Exhaust camshaft 2 Intake camshaft 3 Oil filter OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 47: ...2 27 SPEC 1 Cylinder head 2 Crankshaft OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 48: ...2 28 SPEC 1 Main axle 2 Oil delivery pipe 3 Drive axle OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 50: ...2 30 SPEC 1 Thermostat housing 2 Water pump 3 Radiator 4 Radiator fan OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 51: ...2 31 SPEC 1 Radiator cap 2 Thermostat 3 Thermostat housing 4 Water pump OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 52: ...2 32 SPEC 1 Radiator 2 Thermo switch 3 Temperature sender OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 64: ...2 44 SPEC ...
Page 65: ...CHK ADJ 3 ...
Page 134: ...ENG 4 ...
Page 224: ...4 88 ENG ...
Page 225: ...COOL 5 ...
Page 227: ...COOL ...
Page 245: ...5 18 COOL ...
Page 246: ...CARB 6 ...
Page 248: ...CARB ...
Page 264: ...6 16 CARB ...
Page 265: ...CHAS 7 ...
Page 344: ...ELEC 8 ...
Page 408: ...8 62 ELEC ...
Page 409: ...TRBL SHTG 9 ...
Page 417: ...9 6 TRBL SHTG ...