Spark Plug help

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Spark Plug help

Post by dhgarske » Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:16 am

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

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Re: Spark Plug help

Post by Mincehead » Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:32 am

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. :wink:
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Re: Spark Plug help

Post by trxify » Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:30 pm

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
Hello, NO , unscrew the rad bolts so access is easier and use a spark plug socket & ratchet WITH extension bars.
It's a 10/15 minute job once you've done it a few times.. :wink:

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

Post by Red Rex » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:12 pm

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 :shock:
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Re: Spark Plug help

Post by Mincehead » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:22 pm

Oooo get you, proctologist?
It`s easy I can do it with one finger! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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