Spark Plug removal

Cabo · 03-14-2006

I had noticed a thread where some one pulled the plugs to see how they looked so I figured why not... The front plug was easy but the rear must have a trick. It has some sort of cover that a socket will not fit down.. 05 nomad is the bike. The plug I did get out was not too black nor too brown, actually didn't have much discoloration at all other than from the heat of normal operation I guess. So what about the rear plug?

BigJohn · 03-14-2006

Cabo, you need a thin walled plug socket. Or else use the plug puller that came in the tool bag.

1400pilot · 03-14-2006

and I do this when I put them back in, I coat the threads with antisieze, the hi temp silver stuff, just to make removal eaiser, of course I do that to any plugs that I put it on cars and trucks also

Kebo · 03-14-2006

You can go to Home Depot and the get the "Kobalt" 18mm deep socket and it works like a champ. I just got one last week and changed my plugs.

Frankt07 · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

and I do this when I put them back in, I coat the threads with antisieze, the hi temp silver stuff, just to make removal eaiser, of course I do that to any plugs that I put it on cars and trucks also

a trick he learned after many cursing sessions trying to get the plugs off of them darn chevies....

**Spok** · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Frankt07

a trick he learned after many cursing sessions trying to get the plugs off of them darn chevies....

+1 in my book frank

Plato · 03-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabo

I had noticed a thread where some one pulled the plugs to see how they looked so I figured why not... The front plug was easy but the rear must have a trick. It has some sort of cover that a socket will not fit down.. 05 nomad is the bike. The plug I did get out was not too black nor too brown, actually didn't have much discoloration at all other than from the heat of normal operation I guess. So what about the rear plug?

I'm told the proper color should be tan. If its white rather than tan I think it is a sign that its running on the lean side.

As for pulling the plugs -I just used the socket that came in the bike's tool pouch. Take that side cover off and dig through your tool pouch and see if you got one (geeez that sentence sounds a bit odd

)...

**2WheelFun** · 03-14-2006

What's a spark plug?

Cabo · 03-16-2006

Oh yea..... Thanks guys.

bigmacbkr · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by Kebo

You can go to Home Depot and the get the "Kobalt" 18mm deep socket and it works like a champ. I just got one last week and changed my plugs.

I have wanted to pull my plugs and check them since I get some popping upon deceleration and was told that's a sign of running lean with the V&H pipes. They were grey with some carbon deposits, so I'm definitely not running too lean. I have 4800 miles on the bike. I cleaned the plugs and checked the gap and now the popping has practically gone away?

My local Home Depot didn't have the Kobalt socket but Advance Auto had a nice substitute for $ 3.96! Thanks for the 18mm info.....

**Spok** · 03-16-2006

why don't ya'll use the sparkplug tool that is in your Kawasaki tool pouch?

Kebo · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by spok

why don't ya'll use the sparkplug tool that is in your Kawasaki tool pouch?

Unfortunately, I am the 2nd owner and the first one didn't see fit to leave it for me.....

Kebo · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by bigmacbkr

I have wanted to pull my plugs and check them since I get some popping upon deceleration and was told that's a sign of running lean with the V&H pipes. They were grey with some carbon deposits, so I'm definitely not running too lean. I have 4800 miles on the bike. I cleaned the plugs and checked the gap and now the popping has practically gone away?

My local Home Depot didn't have the Kobalt socket but Advance Auto had a nice substitute for $ 3.96! Thanks for the 18mm info.....

As for the popping.........did you marbelize your bike when you changed the exhaust? You can check out the process over on Gadget's website. Once you have the marble....it only take about 10 minutes to install it and almost completely stops the decel pops and crackles.

**Spok** · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by Kebo

Unfortunately, I am the 2nd owner and the first one didn't see fit to leave it for me.....

that bites

flynsouth · 03-17-2006

If you have a grinder at home any 18MM will do, just needs a little "adjusting". Did that over the winter, no real prblems with a slight reduction.

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Cabo Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 591	Spark Plug removal I had noticed a thread where some one pulled the plugs to see how they looked so I figured why not... The front plug was easy but the rear must have a trick. It has some sort of cover that a socket will not fit down.. 05 nomad is the bike. The plug I did get out was not too black nor too brown, actually didn't have much discoloration at all other than from the heat of normal operation I guess. So what about the rear plug?

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BigJohn Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,894	Cabo, you need a thin walled plug socket. Or else use the plug puller that came in the tool bag. __________________ You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me... '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT RED is the fastest color...

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Kebo Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 222	You can go to Home Depot and the get the "Kobalt" 18mm deep socket and it works like a champ. I just got one last week and changed my plugs. __________________ 2003 Vulcan Nomad, V&H Baggers, Harley Trunk, Xenon HID Headlight, Edmunds Lowers

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Cabo Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 591	Oh yea..... Thanks guys.

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,810	why don't ya'll use the sparkplug tool that is in your Kawasaki tool pouch? __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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flynsouth It's time for me to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 806	If you have a grinder at home any 18MM will do, just needs a little "adjusting". Did that over the winter, no real prblems with a slight reduction. __________________ 2006 Midnight Nomad 2002 Pagan Gold Meanie Honda CR250R

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