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Buell_892
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So in refering to my other thread about my bike taking a dump... im going to get some new plugs.. but exactly how hard is it to change them. I looked around and couldnt even see them, so that sorta scares me!

Alex
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Kowpow225
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No biggie, you'll need to take your airbox completely off to make this easier. Also take off the 'ram air' duct. (on the left as your riding your bike). Should be able to see them now.
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Cmm213
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not hard- Take the Air scoop off the left side of the bike, then take the seat and airbox lid off. Now you can see the front cylinder and plug. For the back its a little harder but I have some plug wire boot puller tool that I can reach down and pull it off. I have a notched frame so I dont have to use any woble socket but you will have too. Get a long extention and a woble socket to get to the rear. Be very careful when putting the rear back in. START IT BY HAND! or use a rubber tube that you can twist by hand. Cause if you crossthread it you can ruin a head. If you do screw up the plug hole is 12mm and a 1.25 pitch I'm not going to tell you why I know that. When you do it once it will be easy the next time.
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Percyco
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Alex, Its not that hard, take the ram air scoop off the left side... 3 screws I think. That will have your front plug right out in the open. Take the seat off and access the rear plug threw the space on the left with an extension. When threading new plugs in be very careful not to cross thread......Good Luck PMC
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Brucen
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What sort of plug wire puller are you talking about? Is that something I can pick up at at any auto parts store?
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Dongalonga
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yes same one
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you are going to change plugs, you might want to consider the Denso Iridiums. They are an excelent plug, very long life.
Daves at Appleton has them in stock.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you are going to change plugs, you might want to consider the Denso Iridiums. They are an excellent plug, very long life.
Daves at Appleton has them in stock.
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Dbird29
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Got to learn sometime.
It is not a hard process, just use patience.
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Americanmadexb
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 01:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

right on, i just bought an 06 Ss and 3 days later had to experiance the joy of changing the plugs. Not that hard really, took about 2 hours and this is my first street bike!

BTW, if your wondering why after 3 days and 12 miles on my bike, why i had to change the plugs..... Well, when i took it off the truck from the dealer, after trying to start it, the battery was dead....leading to foul plugs b/c it wouldnt start!!
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Speedfreaks101
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What is the NGK # for the XB's ??
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Interex2050
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 07:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If I remember right they are the IXU24...
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that's the denso part number IIRC Interex2050
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Sgthigg
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 12:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A nother tip I have. I bought a T handled double pivotpoint spart plug tool at autozone for 6 bucks. The double pivot points work out awesome on it. It made working on the rear plug as easy as it could be when installin gor removing it. Definetly the best 6 bucks I have spent in awhile.
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Flick
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For the rear plug the manual advises you use a wobble socket with a 10-12(?) inch extension, and to re-thread the new plug using a piece of rubber tubing (can't remember the size, sorry).
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