changing plugs
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changing plugs
well im trying to change the plugs in my girls bike and I cant seem to get a socket down in there. what special tool is needed? maybe im just a complete dumbass. but I cant seem to get it. by the way its on a 900RR
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Re: changing plugs (bottle fed)
I just changed the plugs when I brought my bike out of storage. Drop the spark plug socket down in the spark plug tube. Take about a 4-5" extension and slide down in and connect. It should barely stick out of the spark plug tube. Attach wrench and loosen. Then once loose enough remove wrench and you should have just barely enough room to pull the extension, socket and plug out of the spark plug tube. Repeat for rest of cylinders. I did three on the left side and one on the right. Kind of a pain, but you just have to be patient and take your time.
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Re: changing plugs (Mr Hammond)
what size socket did you use? if that works I will try tommorow.thanks! I hope it will work because my frame is in the way but I will try tommorow
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Re: changing plugs (bottle fed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bottle fed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what size socket did you use? if that works I will try tommorow.thanks! I hope it will work because my frame is in the way but I will try tommorow</TD></TR></TABLE>
A spark plug socket. I mean they come in 5/8" or 13/16". You will want a 5/8", but you want a spark plug socket. You know one that's deepwell and has the rubber ring inside to hold the plug. I hope you are using one of those.
A spark plug socket. I mean they come in 5/8" or 13/16". You will want a 5/8", but you want a spark plug socket. You know one that's deepwell and has the rubber ring inside to hold the plug. I hope you are using one of those.
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Re: changing plugs (bottle fed)
i had the same problem. i ended up using a swivel socket and an extension after a few minutes of frustrating agravation.
but ur bike should have a tool kit for easier access
but ur bike should have a tool kit for easier access
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Re: changing plugs (bottle fed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bottle fed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah thanks I got it.. I had to have a special tool for the 900RR. but thanks I apreciate the help 
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What did you have to end up using?
</TD></TR></TABLE>What did you have to end up using?
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Re: changing plugs (Mr Hammond)
I have noticed that alot of spark plug sockets have a thick wall on them and will not fit inside the head. Look for a thin walled spark plug socket.
Same type of problem on my friends rav 4. I could not get the friggen socket down into the head to remove the plugs.
Same type of problem on my friends rav 4. I could not get the friggen socket down into the head to remove the plugs.
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