Spark Plug Socket

[dkdixie]

If you're looking for an extra inexpensive thin wall, deep, 18mm spark plug socket......and don't want to pay Kawasaki's $50-60.00, here's an alternative.
Motion Pro item 08-0175 was standard equipment on some older Honda's and is good quality, works great on Kaw's and priced at $14.00.
Got mine from www.getmetools.com (http://www.getmetools.com) along with set of 8-10-12MM T-handle wrenches. Source has other SAE and metric specialty tools as well.

[oldbiker]

Thanks Dick, I've been looking for one.

[gshep]

It' pretty easy to get thin wall sockets if you know someone with a lathe. I have several that I have turned to get into odd places.
Shep

[dogdoc]

Thx DK, good tip.

[cactusjack]

If you're looking for an extra inexpensive thin wall, deep, 18mm spark plug socket......and don't want to pay Kawasaki's $50-60.00, here's an alternative.
Motion Pro item 08-0175 was standard equipment on some older Honda's and is good quality, works great on Kaw's and priced at $14.00.
Got mine from www.getmetools.com (http://www.getmetools.com) along with set of 8-10-12MM T-handle wrenches. Source has other SAE and metric specialty tools as well.

ACE Hardware sells a good 18mm thin-wall deep socket, however it is not a spark splug-specific socket, so it doesn't have the foam insert to grip the plug. I think I paid $4.99 or something for one. I just take a bit of electrical tape and stick it inside the socket and it's enough to keep the plug tight.