dhobbs74
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posted August 14, 2009 02:22 AM
Is It Hard To Change Spark Plugs
Im changing my plugs this weekend, how hard is it to get to them? Do I need a special tool or something
  
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NINJA12
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posted August 14, 2009 05:24 AM
 Edited By: NINJA12 on 14 Aug 2009 13:24
Not bad if you USE THE TOOL THAT CAME IN YOUR BIKES TOOL KIT.
Anything else and you will curse.
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dcjens
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posted August 14, 2009 05:27 AM
I changed mine while having the plastics off already. It took me around 2 hrs using the plug tool out of the tool kit. They are deep in the head so that socket is the shit for getting them in and out. getting the coils out is tough. Take your time and don't man-handle them. I wouldn't change them just for something to do. Mine still looked brand new at 15K miles
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icarus
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posted August 14, 2009 02:41 PM
Also, if you can, torque them to spec. If you do it just by feel the next time you change
them one of them may come loose just by using your fingers. Ask me how I know
that...
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nwohiozx14
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posted February 24, 2010 06:02 PM
quote:
Also, if you can, torque them to spec. If you do it just by feel the next time you change
them one of them may come loose just by using your fingers. Ask me how I know
that...
Just came by this as I'm changing mine was planning on just tightening by feel - were you able to fit a torque wrench in there? If so, what kind?
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icarus
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posted February 24, 2010 07:26 PM
I used a 3/8 drive Craftsman click type torque wrench. If I remember correctly I was able
to use the tool that came with the bike. I had a socket that matched the hex on the spark
plug tool on my torque wrench. Its a tight fit, but I got it done. Be patient when doing this.
Good luck.
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CraigChrist
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posted February 24, 2010 07:26 PM
4 words...
Pain in the dick
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smokinZX14
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posted February 24, 2010 07:32 PM
Edited By: smokinZX14 on 25 Feb 2010 03:33
Takes me 10 to 15 minutes to swap plugs ... But i have done it many many times ..
I use the factory tools ...
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Compton
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posted February 24, 2010 07:32 PM
easier than a 12.
i can do the plugs on a 14 in around 30 mins. the factory tool kit plug tool works great.
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zxbob
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posted February 24, 2010 07:52 PM
As everyone said "use the factory spark plug wrench".
If you got block off plates its even eaiser !
Bob
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kaw-rick
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posted February 24, 2010 08:13 PM
i can do it in my sleep. When you run a nitrous bike youll know what i mean. Just done 1 for a buddy last weekend.
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kawasakijockey
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posted February 24, 2010 08:20 PM
The first time I did it I thought I was gonna need skin grafts....
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CraigChrist
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posted February 24, 2010 09:11 PM
find a woman, child, or a japanese person... their hands work a lot better 
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Flame On
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posted February 24, 2010 10:58 PM
I had a hard time getting a couple boots off last time so I added a little dialectic grease plug to boot
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted February 24, 2010 11:57 PM
quote:
Takes me 10 to 15 minutes to swap plugs ... But i have done it many many times ..
I use the factory tools ...
+1
Takes me about the same amount of time give or take.
Factory tool in the tool kit under the seat and a 14mm ratcheting end wrench .
The crush washers make it almost too easy to torque.
Tighten them till they stop turning .
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TooHype
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posted February 24, 2010 11:59 PM
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The first time I did it I thought I was gonna need skin grafts....
+1 
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted February 24, 2010 11:59 PM
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find a woman, child, or a japanese person... their hands work a lot better
Well I'm not a woman but I can reach all 4 plugs from the right side .
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TooHype
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posted February 25, 2010 12:01 AM
I do 1 from the left and 3 from the right. That works a little better for me.
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nwohiozx14
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posted February 25, 2010 04:17 AM
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The crush washers make it almost too easy to torque.
Tighten them till they stop turning .
I was hoping somebody would justify my not using a torque wrench! Got the stick coils off and plugs out (with factory tool). Thanks for the replies.
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Superman T
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posted February 25, 2010 06:32 AM
Where was the place you guys bought your plugs from? Dealer? Did you use stock replacements or another brand? I have 20K clock on the odometer and I think I might want to change the plugs now. I have part of the plastcis off for some minor touch-up paint....
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kawasakijockey
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posted February 25, 2010 06:37 AM
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Where was the place you guys bought your plugs from? Dealer? Did you use stock replacements or another brand? I have 20K clock on the odometer and I think I might want to change the plugs now. I have part of the plastcis off for some minor touch-up paint....
Advance Auto Parts had mine in the next day and were 30 bucks. The dealer wanted 12bucks each.
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8.95 @153 small shot n2o
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nwohiozx14
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posted February 25, 2010 08:57 AM
quote:
Where was the place you guys bought your plugs from? Dealer? Did you use stock replacements or another brand? I have 20K clock on the odometer and I think I might want to change the plugs now. I have part of the plastcis off for some minor touch-up paint....
Got a 4-pack of the OEMs from ebay for 35 shipped, but that was couple months ago and I don't see any listed now...
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Flame On
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posted February 25, 2010 12:32 PM
Good price on plugs if they are iridium
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2002 zx12
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posted February 25, 2010 05:26 PM
Having the block off plates on and removing the kleen air system makes for more room in this area for changing plugs. and use the factory socket for plugs works great.
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bigdtd
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posted February 25, 2010 05:53 PM
quote:
Takes me 10 to 15 minutes to swap plugs ... But i have done it many many times ..
I use the factory tools ...
i witnessed it on my bike but the guy is a wizard and you will not do it this fast!
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