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Motorcycle Maintenance and Adjustment.fm
of specification, adjust it. If the spark plug
utilizes multiple ground electrodes, measure
each gap.
11. Set the specified gap.
12. Lightly coat the plug threads with a suitable
anti-seize compound; this will allow for easier
spark plug removal in the future.
13. Install the plug (sealing washer installed) into
the cylinder head and tighten to the specified
torque.
TO R Q UE :
S park plug
20.0 lbf•ft (27.1 N• m)
14. Inspect the coil for any signs of damage.
15. Remove any old silicone sealant from the coil
seal.
16. Slide the seal onto the coil. Before the seal
reaches the top, apply a thin bead of silicone
sealant to the inside edges.
17. Apply a pea-size drop of dielectric grease to
the coil tip and apply some clean engine oil to
the tip seal.
18. Insert the coil into the cylinder head and onto
the spark plug.
19. Install the retaining clip over the coil head.
Make sure the tang on the clip locates in the
crankcase cover hole properly. Tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
TO R Q UE :
Ignition coil retaining clip bolt
3.3 lbf•ft (4.5 N •m )
a. Spark plug gap
(a)
1. Coil
2. Seal
1. Tip
2. Tip seal
2
1
2
1
