ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
IGNITION APPARATUS
«Spark Plug»
Remove the frame center cover.
Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
Check the spark plug for wear, fouling and
carbon deposits.
Remove the fouling and carbon deposits with a
spark plug cleaner or wire brush.
Specified Spark Plug
BR8HSA
Spark Plug Gap: 0.6 0.7mm
«Ignition Apparatus»
Remove the right side rail. (ð12-4)
Remove the A.C. generator fan cover.
(ð7-3)
Remove the four bolts attaching the fan and
then remove the fan.
Warm up the engine and check the ignition
timing with a timing light.
When the engine is running at the specified rpm, the
ignition timing is correct if the “F” mark on the
flywheel aligns with the index mark on the
crankcase within ±2°.
Ignition Timing:
15.5°±2°BTDC/2000rpm
If the timing is incorrect, check the CDI
unit, ignition coil and A.C. generator and
replace any faulty parts.