Spark Plug removal

woodly1069 · 05-08-2011, 10:11 AM

Playing with my new to me, 2005 Adventure! I LOVE this thing so far! This may sound silly but it seems that my tool kit is missing a very important item, I just hope it is available. Is there really any good reason that the tunnel leading to the plug is SO small? I was thinking about just turning down a cheap plug socket on the lathe at work but then I got to thinking about the size. Can anyone tell me what size the flats on the plugs are? Standard 5/8"? Or would I need something special? Hope not...

jamesbrown · 05-08-2011, 10:19 AM

Yes, 5/8" ID, and it needs to be about ~0.82" OD, so pretty tight. You could work down a 5/8", 3/8" drive, deep socket on a lathe. cjracer makes a nice tool too....

http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/ToolPouch.html

buzybraza · 05-08-2011, 12:35 PM

I use the spark plug tool that came with my 525 EXC

dave6253 · 05-08-2011, 01:37 PM

I used a bench grinder to reduce the outside diameter of a standard spark plug socket. It works and no metal lathe required.

Qwik · 05-08-2011, 02:35 PM

I bought CJ's..... Love it. using that and a socket with a small extension and a swivel I am able to change the front plug without pulling anything off the bike and the rear plug by removing the seat.

aurel · 05-08-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwik

i bought cj's..... Love it. Using that and a socket with a small extension and a swivel i am able to change the front plug without pulling anything off the bike and the rear plug by removing the seat.

+1

Qwik · 05-08-2011, 02:41 PM

I have big hands so the front is a bit tight. Hey Aurel, Had to explain My "Aurel Cable" to My girlfriend yesterday

...... She asked me why I called it that.

aurel · 05-08-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwik

I have big hands so the front is a bit tight. Hey Aurel, Had to explain My "Aurel Cable" to My girlfriend yesterday

...... She asked me why I called it that.

Mine still doesn't get the joke...

We'll visit you, you'll explain to her

Qwik · 05-08-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aurel

Mine still doesn't get the joke...

We'll visit you, you'll explain to her

Cmon out. I have a spare bedroom and a sleeper couch too. Local roads guides free of charge. and I might even be coereced with Beer to grill up some Bacon wrapped Shrimp and some New York Strip steaks.

aurel · 05-08-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwik

I might even be coereced with Beer to grill up some Bacon wrapped Shrimp and some New York Strip steaks.

We're coming!!!!!!!!

I'll PM you

sstewart · 05-08-2011, 06:16 PM

Contact CJ and he will fix you up.

Adventcha UnCut · 05-09-2011, 06:19 PM

Got the CJ socket but haven't used it yet as I can't seem to find any info on the gap setting for the new plugs and the torque setting anywhere in here. Can the collected wisdom help?

I will try and source the Repair Manual when I get some download speed back (exceeded monthly limit currently

)

Cheers,

Adv UNCuT

cpmodem · 05-10-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adventcha UnCut

Got the CJ socket but haven't used it yet as I can't seem to find any info on the gap setting for the new plugs and the torque setting anywhere in here. Can the collected wisdom help?

I will try and source the Repair Manual when I get some download speed back (exceeded monthly limit currently

)

Cheers,

Adv UNCuT

20 nm torque
.8mm gap

charlie264 · 05-10-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpmodem

20 nm torque
.8mm gap

Tighten to 12 Nm (950, M10) or 20 Nm (990, M12x1.5).

cpmodem · 05-10-2011, 07:16 AM

05-08-2011, 10:11 AM	#1
woodly1069 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY...really too far from the hills! Oddometer: 1,154	Spark Plug removal Playing with my new to me, 2005 Adventure! I LOVE this thing so far! This may sound silly but it seems that my tool kit is missing a very important item, I just hope it is available. Is there really any good reason that the tunnel leading to the plug is SO small? I was thinking about just turning down a cheap plug socket on the lathe at work but then I got to thinking about the size. Can anyone tell me what size the flats on the plugs are? Standard 5/8"? Or would I need something special? Hope not...

05-08-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
buzybraza Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: ESCONDIDO, CA Oddometer: 281	Exc I use the spark plug tool that came with my 525 EXC

05-08-2011, 01:37 PM	#4
dave6253 ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,540	I used a bench grinder to reduce the outside diameter of a standard spark plug socket. It works and no metal lathe required. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com

05-08-2011, 02:35 PM	#5
Qwik Two Wheeled Addict Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, California Oddometer: 5,282	I bought CJ's..... Love it. using that and a socket with a small extension and a swivel I am able to change the front plug without pulling anything off the bike and the rear plug by removing the seat. __________________ Speed bumps never seem to make me go any faster

05-08-2011, 02:41 PM	#7
Qwik Two Wheeled Addict Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, California Oddometer: 5,282	I have big hands so the front is a bit tight. Hey Aurel, Had to explain My "Aurel Cable" to My girlfriend yesterday...... She asked me why I called it that. __________________ Speed bumps never seem to make me go any faster

05-08-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
jamesbrown Lefty tighty. Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Gone Oddometer: 6,413	Yes, 5/8" ID, and it needs to be about ~0.82" OD, so pretty tight. You could work down a 5/8", 3/8" drive, deep socket on a lathe. cjracer makes a nice tool too.... http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/ToolPouch.html

05-08-2011, 06:16 PM	#11
sstewart Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Boaz,Alabama Oddometer: 828	Plug Wrench Contact CJ and he will fix you up.

05-09-2011, 06:19 PM	#12
Adventcha UnCut Wannabe Joined: Dec 2006 Location: The Freezer, Central Victoria - Orstralie Oddometer: 251	Replacement Plug Gap & Torque Setting ('07 EFI) Got the CJ socket but haven't used it yet as I can't seem to find any info on the gap setting for the new plugs and the torque setting anywhere in here. Can the collected wisdom help? I will try and source the Repair Manual when I get some download speed back (exceeded monthly limit currently ) Cheers, Adv UNCuT

05-10-2011, 07:16 AM	#15
cpmodem Orange Caveman Joined: Nov 2004 Location: masa yee yah tee 59° 14' 9" N / 135° 26' 42" W Oddometer: 7,100	Itza Nineniney __________________ -cp DISCLAIMER: All observations made in this post are mine and based solely on my own anecdotal experiences, and may contain large doses of facetiousness. YMMV, of course. You are "on your own", and I take no responsibility if someone tries anything in this post and gets into trouble with the law, damages their person or property, or goes blind. Take everything you read or hear "anywhere" butt especially on the Web with a large dose of salt.

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