2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300A spark plugs replace

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Final gear oil ....................................................... 6-10
Coolant ............................................................... 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-12
Tires .................................................................... 6-13
Wheels ................................................................ 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-16
Front brake lever free play adjustment ................ 6-17
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-17Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 6-19
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-21
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-22
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-22
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-23
Battery................................................................ 6-23
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement .......... 6-28
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-28
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-29
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CP-01ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Every 42,000 km or 42 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter• Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6*Clutch• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)
• Correct accordingly. ÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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Spark plugsRemoval
1. Remove the spark plug cap.2. Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plug as
shown.
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine. Normally,
all spark plugs from the same engine
should have the same color on the
white insulator around the center elec-
trode. The ideal color at this point is a
medium-to-light tan color for a motor-
cycle that is being ridden normally. If
one spark plug shows a distinctly differ-ent color, there could be something
wrong with the engine. Do not attempt
to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer. You should periodical-
ly remove and inspect the spark plugs
because heat and deposits will cause
any spark plug to slowly break down
and erode. If electrode erosion be-
comes excessive, or if carbon and oth-
er deposits are excessive, you should
replace the spark plug with the speci-
fied plug.1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
DPR7EA-9/NGK or
X22EPR-U9/DENSO
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Troubleshooting chart
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WARNING
@ Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. @
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.1. Fuel
Enough fuel.
No fuel.
Go to compression check.
Supply fuel.
Engine doesn’t start, go to compression check.
Use the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
No compression.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Remove spark
plugs and
check electrodes.3. Ignition
Wet.
Dry.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine doesn’t start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.Engine doesn’t start, go to battery
check.Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Use the electric starter.4. Battery
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
Battery good.Check connections or
recharge.
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INDEX
SShifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-6
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-15
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-22
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) knob ................................ 3-9
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-5
Steering lock............................................ 3-9
Storage.................................................... 7-4TThrottle cable free play inspection ......... 6-12
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-4
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-28
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-29
Turn indicator light ................................... 3-2
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ........................................ 6-28
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-4
VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-12
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheels .................................................. 6-15
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