pdonnell
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posted April 23, 2010 08:01 AM
 Edited By: pdonnell on 23 Apr 2010 16:02
Recent Service
With 12800 miles on my 2006 14 I changed the plugs as well as coolant. 2nd time for the coolant and 1st time for the spark plugs. I noticed that with the new plugs (OEM from Amazon $30) the bike feels a little peppier and there is a slight reduction in vibration. Maybe that had to do with securing the tupperware back on the bike. With the service interval calling for 7500 miles for new plugs I didn't think going to 13K would be any biggie. Wonder if my mileage will improve. Very straightforward doing the replacement. But the bike sure feel like it rides better.
  
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bluechris
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posted April 23, 2010 08:15 AM
Cool. I'm about ready to do the same I have 12300 on mine.
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posted April 23, 2010 09:44 AM
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With 12800 miles on my 2006 14 I changed the plugs as well as coolant. 2nd time for the coolant and 1st time for the spark plugs. I noticed that with the new plugs (OEM from Amazon $30) the bike feels a little peppier and there is a slight reduction in vibration. Maybe that had to do with securing the tupperware back on the bike. With the service interval calling for 7500 miles for new plugs I didn't think going to 13K would be any biggie. Wonder if my mileage will improve. Very straightforward doing the replacement. But the bike sure feel like it rides better.
Is changing the plugs a PITA? You have to squish your hands in between the frame and the motor right?
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted April 23, 2010 09:57 AM
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With 12800 miles on my 2006 14 I changed the plugs as well as coolant. 2nd time for the coolant and 1st time for the spark plugs. I noticed that with the new plugs (OEM from Amazon $30) the bike feels a little peppier and there is a slight reduction in vibration. Maybe that had to do with securing the tupperware back on the bike. With the service interval calling for 7500 miles for new plugs I didn't think going to 13K would be any biggie. Wonder if my mileage will improve. Very straightforward doing the replacement. But the bike sure feel like it rides better.
Is changing the plugs a PITA? You have to squish your hands in between the frame and the motor right?
Yes!
The best tool for the plugs is in the factory tool kit.
Use it in combination with a 14mm gear wrench and it's almost a breeze .
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SLVR_BLT
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posted April 23, 2010 10:55 AM
A little off topic but what does it mean when your bike burns oil but does not lose any power? My damn 750 ate like half a quart in 1000 miles but power wise is no different, as a matter of fact it runs better then it did brand new.
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posted April 23, 2010 11:05 AM
If you're running it at high rev's, it could be pushing past the rings -- ?? You haven't found any oil in the coolant like with a popped head gasket have you?
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posted April 23, 2010 11:10 AM
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If you're running it at high rev's, it could be pushing past the rings -- ?? You haven't found any oil in the coolant like with a popped head gasket have you?
No, the coolant is good n clean. I run distilled water + water wetter no coolant. When i do ride it, it does spend alot of time in the upper revs between 8-14k rpms. Maybe that's why, but on these small engined bikes you have to ring the revs out to make any real power.
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pdonnell
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posted April 23, 2010 04:11 PM
I didn't find it a pain in the ass at all. On the left side I removed some wiring harness bracket (1) and unplugged a couple things which freed up space for the hands. Unclipped the wires and used a flat head screwdriver to assist in pulling up the plug cover (sticks) and used the factory spark plug socket with a 3/8 socket drive to remove the spark plugs. The right side you remove an air hose first out ot the bottom ot the air box to free up space for your hands. I was done in under half-hour with the replacement itself. Then I flushed the coolant with distilled water/water wetter/coolant mixture. And put it all back together. Not a big deal in the least
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posted April 23, 2010 04:53 PM
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I didn't find it a pain in the ass at all. On the left side I removed some wiring harness bracket (1) and unplugged a couple things which freed up space for the hands. Unclipped the wires and used a flat head screwdriver to assist in pulling up the plug cover (sticks) and used the factory spark plug socket with a 3/8 socket drive to remove the spark plugs. The right side you remove an air hose first out ot the bottom ot the air box to free up space for your hands. I was done in under half-hour with the replacement itself. Then I flushed the coolant with distilled water/water wetter/coolant mixture. And put it all back together. Not a big deal in the least
that's good to hear, I need to check my plugs on my zx to make sure they are doing ok.
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