6-7PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR12345678911. Panel AEAU00494Panel ATo remove:Pull outward on the areas shown.To install:Place the panel in its original posi-tion.1EAU00495Spark plug inspectionThe spark plug is an importantengine component and is easy toinspect. The condition of the sparkplug can indicate the condition ofthe engine. The ideal color on thewhite insulator around the centerelectrode is a medium-to-light tancolor for a motorcycle that is beingridden normally. Do not attempt todiagnose any problems yourself.Instead, take the motorcycle to aYamaha dealer. You should period-ically remove and inspect the sparkplug because heat and depositswill cause the spark plug to slowly1. Spark plug gap121. Panel B2. Screw (×2)EAU01345Panel BTo remove:Remove the screws and pull out-ward on the areas shown.To install:Place the panel in the original posi-tion and install the screws.5FY-9-E0 (TW200) 7/29/02 10:54 AM Page 36