2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 64

2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Spark plug: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf) NOTE: If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. _ _ a. Spark plug gap 6 To install a spark plug 1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap to specification. Spark plug gap: 0.7-0.8 mm (0.02-0.03 in) 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. 3. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque. EAU01796 Canister (for California only) This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. G Check each hose connection. G Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged. G Make sure the vent hose is not blocked. Clean it if necessary. 4. Install the spark plug cap. 5. Place the spark plug cover in the original position. 6-9

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
6
To install a spark plug
1.
Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
_
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
_
4.
Install the spark plug cap.
5.
Place the spark plug cover in the
original position.
EAU01796
Canister (for California only)
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere.
●
Check each hose connection.
●
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
●
Make sure the vent hose is not
blocked. Clean it if necessary.
a.
Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.02–0.03 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)