2003 Buell XB9R: Maintenance
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SPARK PLUGS
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INSPECTION
Check spark plugs:
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Inspect at every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
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Replace every 10,000 mile (16,000 km) service interval.
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Use only Harley-Davidson 10R12A spark plugs (Part No.
27671-01K).
1.
Remove left side air scoop to access front cylinder spark
plug. See
2.35 AIR SCOOPS
.
2.
Disconnect cable from front spark plug.
3.
Using a 5/8 in. box end wrench and 5/8 in. spark plug
socket, remove front spark plug.
4.
Remove seat. See
2.38 SEAT
.
5.
Remove air box assembly. See
4.43 AIRBOX
.
6.
Disconnect cable from rear spark plug (use automotive
spark plug boot remover/installer if required).
7.
Using a 5/8 in. wobble socket and 12 in. extension,
remove rear spark plug.
8.
See
Figure 1-44.
Compare your observations of the plug
deposits with the descriptions provided below.
a. A wet, black and shiny deposit on plug base, elec-
trodes and ceramic insulator tip indicates an oil
fouled plug. The condition may be caused by one or
more of the following: worn pistons, worn piston
rings, worn valves, worn valve guides, worn valve
seals, a weak battery or a faulty ignition system.
b.
A dry, fluffy or sooty black deposit indicates an air-
fuel mixture that is too rich and/or engine idling for
excessive periods.
c. A light brown, glassy deposit indicates an over-
heated plug. This condition may be accompanied by
cracks in the insulator or by erosion of the elec-
trodes and is caused by an air-fuel mixture that is
too lean, a hot-running engine, valves not seating or
improper ignition timing. The glassy deposit on the
spark plug is a conductor when hot and may cause
high-speed misfiring. A plug with eroded electrodes,
heavy deposits or a cracked insulator must be
replaced.
d. A plug with a white, yellow, tan or rusty brown pow-
dery deposit indicates balanced combustion. Clean
off spark plug deposits at regular intervals.
Figure 1-44. Typical Spark Plug Deposits
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