on sunday my friends 929 started running on 3 and making a strange popping noise, we eventually discovered a loose (fully unscrewed) sparkplug. it feels like the threads are now mangled, is that the norm for a plug that blows out?
so, next question is, on the 929, can the cylinder head be removed with the engine still in the bike?
he doesnt have a manual and i didnt have a good look to see where the engine mounts are on the front.
on the 929, engine removal would mean the swingarm stays attached, or what??
this is a disgusting thing to happen to a bike, i've seen from a google search that at least 1 other person had the same problem on a 929, something mentioned about honda's only having 1/2" of thread on the heads as opposed to 3/4"?
makes me wanna check and re-torque my plugs!!

 

we've figured out you can remove the head with the engine in the bike so no probs here thanks

 

Here's the service manual so next time you and your mate at least have some guide

http://pdftown.com/Honda-CBR92....html

 

cheers for that my man! they got the head off, the guys were at it tonight and i printed off some of my 600RR manual.
that showed you cud do it on the 600RR with the engine in.

i checked this manual here now and its pretty much the same deal
thanks again for ur help!!












Modified by kneeslide at 9:03 PM 11/4/2008