ENGINE
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c. Tighten the locknut “1”.
WARNING
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After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
start the engine and turn the handlebars to
the right and to the left to ensure that this
does not cause the engine idling speed to
change.
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• Side cowlings
• Lower cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-
1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator upper bolts
• Radiator lower bolt
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
3. Disconnect:
• Ignition coils
4. Remove:
• Spark plugs
CAUTION:
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Before removing the spark plugs, blow
away any dirt accumulated in the spark
plug wells with compressed air to prevent it
from falling into the cylinders.
5. Check:
• Spark plug type
Incorrect
→
Change.
6. Check:
• Electrode “1”
Damage/wear
→
Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator “2”
Abnormal color
→
Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
7. Clean:
• Spark plugs
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
8. Measure:
• Spark plug gap “a”
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification
→
Regap.
9. Install:
• Spark plugs
• Ignition coils
NOTE:
Before installing the spark plug, clean the
spark plug and gasket surface.
10. Install:
• Radiator upper bolts
• Radiator lower bolt
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
11. Install:
• Side cowlings
• Lower cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-
1.
Direction “a”
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
Manufacturer/model
NGK/CR9EK
Spark plug gap
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Spark plug
13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
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