[tonymcpa]

Hi All,

I know how to get to the spark plugs from the front of the bike, but that's where I get stuck.

I see the two black spark plug covers, but since the front wheel makes it difficult to manuever too much around there, here's my question(s):

Do you simply pull the covers off? I tried that but it seems "stuck" to me - maybe, again, since the wheel is in the way. (or rather, do they twist off?)

And once I get the covers off, is it just a matter of disconnecting the wire, unscrewing the plug, and then replacing the plug?

Thanks in advance,

Tony

 

[Scutour]

Manual Sez...

1. remove lower leg shield.

2. Remove the Bolt. (I'm guessing Radiator?)

3. Move radiator forward.

4. Remove Ignition coil/caps.

5. Remove the spark plug with the spark plug wrench.

 

[roy_ryall]

Scutour, #5 is the tricky part, especially on the right plug. There is very little room in there. I would like to hear from someone who has replaced the plugs and how they did it on the right side.

 

[Scutour]

I’ll be ready to face the challenge hopefully when my bike turns 12k miles, and at the rate I’m going, I’ll be Doing a tune-up maybe the end of the summer. These questions will be easier answered once a good number of bikes go over 10k miles.

 

[Zook650]

Changing plugs

The black bits are Plug top Coils. The radiator swings out of the way (Sort of). This may sound the hard ay to do the job, BUT a lot more access is available if you remove the front wheel and mud guard. Doesn't take long and the access problem is easy then. Watched mechanic doing the 24000 k valve service, and the first step - remove wheel and gaurd. rest easy.Cheers from Tassie. Geoff