Spark Plug Wrench

[kkent66]

I have a 2006 RSV with 50k. Over the past two years I have been getting brave, reading on this forum a lot, and have been doing my own work on my bike. Last year I had my bike to the shop one time for a valve adjustment and had my spark plugs replaced. I have been doing a lot of work on my bike the last two weeks and ready to change my spark plugs and can't find my wrench. What size/type of socket do I need to change my plugs?

[Marcarl]

I have a 2006 RSV with 50k. Over the past two years I have been getting brave, reading on this forum a lot, and have been doing my own work on my bike. Last year I had my bike to the shop one time for a valve adjustment and had my spark plugs replaced. I have been doing a lot of work on my bike the last two weeks and ready to change my spark plugs and can't find my wrench. What size/type of socket do I need to change my plugs?

18mm thin walled socket. Crack all the plugs loose, blow out the recess with lots of air, and then remove plug. You might find that a super short extension would be a handy thing to have as well, I just use a u-joint.

Edited February 7, 2013 by Marcarl

[Freebird]

I agree with Marcarl but would also question if you even need to change the plugs. You said that they were changed last year. How many miles since then?

 

I should also point out, just in case there is any confusion, he made a typo...don't go out looking for a tin walled socket, he meant to type THIN walled socket. As least I hope he did.

[Marcarl]

I agree with Marcarl but would also question if you even need to change the plugs. You said that they were changed last year. How many miles since then?

 

I should also point out, just in case there is any confusion, he made a typo...don't go out looking for a tin walled socket, he meant to type THIN walled socket. As least I hope he did.

Well aren't they made out of tin? fuzzy!!!!

[kkent66]

Thanks - I put roughly 15k miles last riding season. I did not catch the TIN socket - for some reason my mind saw it as thin!!!

[KeithR]

Get yourself a pc of 3/8" (if I remember correctly) hose so you can slip it over the end of the spark plug....makes it easier to start threading them back in.

 

Keith

[Freebird]

Well, if it makes you feel better or is not running right, it certainly doesn't hurt to change them but I doubt they need it.

[kkent66]

excellent - thanks!!

[Yammer Dan]

Well, if it makes you feel better or is not running right, it certainly doesn't hurt to change them but I doubt they need it.

 

 

:sign yeah that: But I change mine a couple times a year just cause... Don't cost a lot and makes ya feel better. Autolites are a lot cheaper if you wanna save a few bucks.

 

 

I had a tin socket once. I think...

[dfitzbiz]

I found that the sparkplug wrench that came with the standard tool kit works best for loosening and tightening and the air line hose works well for everything in between.

[2WHEELSFORME]

Plugs do not need to be changed often. If your bike is fouling plugs then you have another problem. I have an 05 with over 70K and have changed the plugs once about 25K ago.

[dacheedah]

I never did this with my 89 but must with my boat and truck, so I must ask does anyone index their plugs?? I know it's carbureted but could it effect the way it runs ??

[kkent66]

Got my plugs changed without any issues. Found an 18mm thin wall spark plug wrench at Iron Pony - worked great. Also the tip about using a garden hose to get the plugs started worked well - thanks for all the help!