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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Paulfzs on 10 July 2015, 07:56:38 pm

Title: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: Paulfzs on 10 July 2015, 07:56:38 pm

Going to change my plugs as theyre getting on a bit now and i can imagine they havent been changed in a while and ive not changed them...


So, recommended plugs?


How would i go about getting the inner 2 out they look awkward.

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: bandit on 10 July 2015, 10:49:27 pm

I use the bike tool kit items to remove plugs, box socket & spanner on top to turn it. Plugs NGK CR8E you could get the iridium ones CR8EIX but I just buy the normal ones.

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: anutz on 11 July 2015, 08:42:25 am

same here used the tool kit socket, i just stuck a long screw driver through or piece of bar for turning...

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: darrsi on 11 July 2015, 09:36:56 am

Personally, i've always bought Iridium, they last a long time and are quite cheap on Ebay.
When replacing, screw in finger tight only, so the threads are sound, then nip up, DO NOT over tighten or screw a plug in that feels ANY resistance, you will regret it, i promise you!

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: Paulfzs on 11 July 2015, 04:59:15 pm

i dont have the tool kit on mine, how do people lose them!

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: Dead Eye on 13 July 2015, 07:20:03 pm

I've never had a toolkit with either of my 600s :( But generally I use a decent plug socket on a socket wrench... the other downside I've had is that on both bikes the previous muppet owners have over-tightened them. First bike one snapped and I'm afraid to take off the ones on my current 600

Title: Re: spark plugs, which ones and how to remove
Post by: sinto on 13 July 2015, 10:00:53 pm

Quote from: Paulfzs on 11 July 2015, 04:59:15 pm

i dont have the tool kit on mine, how do people lose them!

Have you got any long sockets etc?
I've got this set, absolutely brilliant :)
Do you know anybody with a Japanese bike tool kit? Chances are the plug spanner they have may fit, worth a try???