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spark plug help - 9/21/2008 4:49:20 PM

Nye

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I am trying to replace my spark plugs but i the sockets i have dont seem to fit. They are the correct size but seem to large to fit in the hole. Any suggestions on what you guys use. Thank you in advance.

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RE: spark plug help - 9/21/2008 7:24:40 PM

g32bturbo

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u need a sparkplug socket

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RE: spark plug help - 9/22/2008 8:10:00 AM

Rickracer

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I use a 5/8 spark plug socket with a 3 inch or 4 inch extension.

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RE: spark plug help - 9/22/2008 10:58:28 AM

mufinkrakr

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i use the same setup (5/8 spark plug socket and an extension) I did mine with the radiator still on but if you have trouble reaching the plugs through the airbox opening, taking the radiator off maybe some help.

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RE: spark plug help - 9/22/2008 11:57:07 AM

Nye

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well here is what happened. I have had the bike for three years now without a problem. Then I started my bike this weekend and bow like a gun went off it shot a spark plug out. I bought a new plug and cant get to thread in or tighten down. so i dont know what to do at this point. Pop the head off seems like the best solution.

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RE: spark plug help - 9/22/2008 2:01:19 PM

Clorox09

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It sounds like you have no threads left in the head at all. You might be abvle to get a hielcoil in there. But why did it "pop" out did something hit it ? but if not you might need to take the head off which is kinda simple on these i took mine off a few times takes about 3 hrs to have it off

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RE: spark plug help - 9/22/2008 3:58:57 PM

Rickracer

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Yes, chances are if it blew a plug out, the threads are gone, or at least bad enough not to be trusted. Time to yank the head off.

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