2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 49
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the additional tool kit, which was handed out separately at the purchase of the vehicle. diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 3. Check each spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, and replace it if necessary. Specified spark plug: NGK/LMAR7A-9 Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 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. Tightening torque: Spark plug: 12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf) 1. Spark plug wrench To install a spark plug 1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap to specification. To check the spark plugs 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medium-tolight tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally). 2. Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color. NOTE: If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be operating improperly. Do not attempt to 1. Spark plug gap 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. 4. Install the spark plug cap. 5. Install the spark plug cover by installing the bolts. 6 6-10