What are the symptoms of a damaged motorcycle spark plug?
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Symptoms indicating the need to replace a faulty motorcycle spark plug include difficulty starting, reduced power, excessive exhaust emissions, and increased fuel consumption. Severe spark plug damage may manifest as scarring, black streaks, cracks, or electrode melting at the tip. Methods to determine if a spark plug is damaged: Remove the spark plug and observe its condition based on the following visual color indicators. A normal spark plug's insulator skirt and electrodes should appear gray-white, gray-yellow, or light brown. A properly functioning spark plug has a reddish-brown insulator skirt, with an electrode gap between 0.8-0.9mm and no signs of electrode burning. If the spark plug is contaminated with oil or deposits but remains undamaged, it can continue to be used after cleaning off the oil and deposits. If the spark plug is severely damaged, showing scarring, black streaks, cracks, or electrode melting at the tip, the cause of the damage should be identified. After troubleshooting, replace the spark plug with a new one. Additionally, if the spark plug appears blackened as if smoked, it indicates an incorrect heat range selection for the spark plug, a rich fuel-air mixture, or oil leakage.