2007 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 48

2007 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU42430 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine. To remove a spark plug 1. Remove the appropriate spark plug cover (rear right or front left) by removing the bolts. 1. 2. 3. 4. Panel C Bolt Quick fastener screw Panel B 1. 2. 3. 4. Panel B Panel C Tab Slot 6 To install the panels Fit the tabs on panel B into the corresponding slots in panel C, place the panels in their original positions, and then install the bolts and the quick fastener screws. 1. Spark plug cover 2. Bolt 2. Remove the spark plug cap. 6-9

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
6
To install the panels
Fit the tabs on panel B into the corre-
sponding slots in panel C, place the
panels in their original positions, and
then install the bolts and the quick fas-
tener screws.
EAU42430
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the appropriate spark
plug cover (rear right or front left)
by removing the bolts.
2.
Remove the spark plug cap.
1.
Panel C
2. Bolt
3.
Quick fastener screw
4.
Panel B
1.
Panel B
2.
Panel C
3. Tab
4. Slot
1.
Spark plug cover
2. Bolt