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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
T
he air cleaner
element
is viscous type, it
should be
replaced
at regular intervals
(page 26).
Early replacement may be
required when riding in unusually wet or dusty
area.
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Remove the seat
(page 19)
.
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Remove the side cover (1) by removing
side cover screws (2).
1
2
(1) Side cover (2) Side cover screws
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Remove the air cleaner cover screws/
washers (3) and the cover (4).
(3) Air cleaner cover screws/washers
(4) Air cleaner cover
4
3
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Remove the air cleaner element screws/
washers (5) and remove the element air
cleaner (6).
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Make sure that the spark plug gap is
0.
8
-0.
9
mm
using a wire-type feeler
gauge. If adjustment is necessary, bend
the
side electrode carefully
.
Make sure the
plug
washer is in good conditions.
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With the plug washer attached, thread the
spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-
threading.
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Tighten a new spark plug 1/2 turn with
after the plug seats, with a spark plug
wrench to compress the washer. If you are
reusing a plug, it should only take 1/8-
1/4 turn after the plug seats.
0.8-0.9 mm