Mean Streak Spark plug replacement

Green_Streak · 05-11-2005

OK, so I am no Rocket Surgeon.

But went to replace spark plugs today. Front right and rear left were a breeze, but rear right and front left I could not get socket into hole. THese two have a allen head shaped sleeve around them. How does one who rides the short bus, such as me, replace theese two??

GS

Lattimer · 05-11-2005

You have to use just a regular 18mm deep well socket. Most spark plug sockets won't fit down there.

kingofwings · 05-11-2005

I used the "socket" from the tool kit that came with the bike.

grandpawmoses · 05-11-2005

As kingofwings said, the spark plug wrench that came with the bike will fit. I didn't want to dig out the tool kit each time and I'm a firm believer in using a torque wrench (especially on aluminum engines) so I went to the auto parts store & got a 18 mm deep socket (as Lattimer said). I got it for a 3/8" drive ratchet (not sure but the 1/2" drive size may be too big for the hole). Paid $3.60.

SteveA · 05-11-2005

I use the spark plug tool the bike came with, along with a plain old ratchet & matching socket that fits over the end of the spark plug tool. Works well.

Green_Streak · 05-12-2005

I ended up buying a deep well 18, but had to grind it down in thickness quite a bit. If I had the original tool kit this would have been a no brainer. I am the second owner.

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Green_Streak Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 137	Mean Streak Spark plug replacement OK, so I am no Rocket Surgeon. But went to replace spark plugs today. Front right and rear left were a breeze, but rear right and front left I could not get socket into hole. THese two have a allen head shaped sleeve around them. How does one who rides the short bus, such as me, replace theese two?? GS

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Lattimer Giant Biker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mount Royal, NJ Posts: 1,239	You have to use just a regular 18mm deep well socket. Most spark plug sockets won't fit down there. __________________ Shawn Lattimer '06 Silver V2K Classic VROC #22980 ROG #464 http://www.shawnlattimer.com

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kingofwings Posting Slacker Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honesdale, PA Posts: 2,616	I used the "socket" from the tool kit that came with the bike. __________________ *R.I.P. Deron*

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grandpawmoses !cixelsyD toN m'I Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sipsey Swamp, Alabama Posts: 480	As kingofwings said, the spark plug wrench that came with the bike will fit. I didn't want to dig out the tool kit each time and I'm a firm believer in using a torque wrench (especially on aluminum engines) so I went to the auto parts store & got a 18 mm deep socket (as Lattimer said). I got it for a 3/8" drive ratchet (not sure but the 1/2" drive size may be too big for the hole). Paid $3.60. __________________ 07 HD Fat Boy If you want a clean drink of water go to the head of the stream

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SteveA Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 459	I use the spark plug tool the bike came with, along with a plain old ratchet & matching socket that fits over the end of the spark plug tool. Works well. __________________ Steve '04 Meanie

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Green_Streak Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 137	I ended up buying a deep well 18, but had to grind it down in thickness quite a bit. If I had the original tool kit this would have been a no brainer. I am the second owner.

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