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Message started by Angie on 09/10/10 at 11:56:37

Title: Spark Plug
Post by Angie on 09/10/10 at 11:56:37

OK, new question that is kinda related to my old question. My husband has my bike apart, and wants to check the spark plug. The manual says to use a 17 mm spark plug socket, but I cant find one that size. Can another size work? If I need to order one, where do you recommend? darn, winter is gonna be here before my bike is fixed. This is so depressing. *sigh* :(

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by DangMan on 09/10/10 at 15:08:50

These two will do just fine NGK DPR8EA-9 or Denso X24EPR-U9, just google them, sadly I dont have any experience with where you can order one in the states !
If you dont get to ride this fall you can enjoy the waiting time untill spring :) Some times the waiting is as good as the experience 8-)

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by Max_Morley on 09/10/10 at 15:23:26

Original Equipment Spark plug is the 17 mm version and the socket is in the tool kit if you got it. It does take a thin walled socket to work. Look for a 3/8 drive deep socket at a good hardware store or on a tool truck. Replacement spark plugs may have an different hex size. Max

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by Angie on 09/13/10 at 08:14:05

Thanks for the help. :) Its been 3 weeks now that my bike has been messed up, and I love hubby and all but if he doesnt get my bike running pretty soon Im gonna lose it! All these nice days going by and I cant ride to work, its so frustrating.

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by babyhog on 09/13/10 at 09:18:46

2C232A24283D7F7A75744D0 wrote:

Find a judge that rides, then tell him "But Your Honor, he wouldn't fix my bike!!".... case closed. ;)

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by ralfyguy on 09/13/10 at 09:40:17

I replaced my plug with a NGK Iridium, and that is 18mm wrench size. I bought a 18mm deep socket with a 3/8" drive and cut up an old lawnmower spark plug connector and shoved it in the socket. Works like a charm.

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 09/13/10 at 10:25:49

so if i replace the stock with iridium plug do i need ot change any cable or connectors to make it fit. Seems they are not same size hex.

thanks.

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by Phelonius on 09/13/10 at 11:08:40

Tell him if you can't ride the bike, you won't ride anything.
He will fix it then.

Phelonius ::)

Title: Re: Spark Plug
Post by ralfyguy on 09/13/10 at 12:52:31

The Iridium plug is a direct swap, no modifications necessary.