The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Spark plug removal should be done only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.
Spark Plug
A. Plug Gap
Coolant Filling
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
Upper Crankcase Assembly
When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A]
with a new one.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the bolts [A] and tighten them.
Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed ...
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...