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Billybob
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

what is the best way to change the spark plugs in my xb9 city x, what tools do i need,is there a easy way? are the expensive plugs any better? thanks
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Miami78
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Look here:

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Moto rcycle-Chat/Spark-plug-write-up

I changed my plugs recently using this method, worked like a charm! I did have some trouble getting the boots back on until I ran to sears and picked up a tool to help get them seated.
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1_mike
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Take the old ones out, put the new ones in.

Standard plug socket, extension and ratchet for the rear and the socket and a box open for the front.

It's not a difficult job, once you remove the left side scoop to get at the front plug.

No. Stick with simple.

Mike

P.s. - use a piece of fuel line to help put the rear plug back in, makes it a snap.
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Yjsrule
Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had no problem with the plugs, it was the wires that were a pita.
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Cringblast
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Plugs not a prob, follow 1_mike post above.
Wires, wire pullers help and before
putting wires back on, coat plug portion with dielectric grease, helps with wire removal for next change out.
C.
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Ourdee
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 09:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't forget the anti-sieze on the plug threads.
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