do i have to remove the fairing and the radiator to get to the spark plugs?
Or do i need hands of a 5 year old to get in to that little hole
Is there a trick to it
Spark Plug help
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Re: Spark Plug help
You CAN do it with either a rubber insert type box spanner or a magnetic one but I always drain my radiator and swing it towards the headstock to limit knuckle scrapings!
Fit QUALITY plugs,(I use Iridiums) you`ll not have to do it too often.
Fit QUALITY plugs,(I use Iridiums) you`ll not have to do it too often.
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Re: Spark Plug help
Hello, NO , unscrew the rad bolts so access is easier and use a spark plug socket & ratchet WITH extension bars.dhgarske wrote:do i have to remove the fairing and the radiator to get to the spark plugs?
Or do i need hands of a 5 year old to get in to that little hole
Is there a trick to it
It's a 10/15 minute job once you've done it a few times..
OH and when you've unscrewed the plugs i've found it easy/easier to take the plug out with a fingernail.
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Re: Spark Plug help
Yeah, just swing the rad forward (no need to drain it really) , but it does help if you have slim 'girlie' hands or are a practicing proctologist 
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Re: Spark Plug help
Oooo get you, proctologist?
It`s easy I can do it with one finger!

It`s easy I can do it with one finger!
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