PROPER TOOL NEEDED??

flightdoc · 01-19-2008, 11:44 AM

CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE SIZE SOCKET I NEED TO CHANGE OUT THE SPARK PLUGS? SEEMS I READ SOMEWHERE THAT YOU NEED A SPECIAL ONE DUE TO THE DEPTH???

THANKS

01nomad · 01-19-2008, 11:50 AM

I'd have to go out to the garage and it's -3* out there, so am guessing 14mm.. You should have one in your tool roll. One side fits your front axel and the other end fits the spark plug

ianicky · 01-19-2008, 12:05 PM

i'm not sure but i think i read that its not a special size, it just needs to be thin to reach inside where the spark plugs sit

flightdoc · 01-19-2008, 12:08 PM

thanks guys. 01nomad...stay warm brother.

flightdoc · 01-19-2008, 03:29 PM

Now I have the issue of plug gap. I have the kawa repair manuel and it doesn't specify a gap.
Do I just pop the new plugs in the way they are out of the box?? doesn't seem correct.

rlfaubion · 01-19-2008, 04:40 PM

.035 for NKG or double the cover of your Zig Zags

beezer · 01-19-2008, 04:47 PM

too much paper, I was taught to use 1 Valdez

rlfaubion · 01-19-2008, 04:54 PM

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too much paper, I was taught to use 1 Valdez

It could be one and use it loosely. folded (two) would be tight. Maybe best get a gap'n tool.

blowndodge · 01-19-2008, 05:01 PM

Nico uses his pecker to gap his plugs..

beezer · 01-19-2008, 09:04 PM

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[quote:9dusveln]too much paper, I was taught to use 1 Valdez

It could be one and use it loosely. folded (two) would be tight. Maybe best get a gap'n tool.[/quote:9dusveln]

You missed my point ya old hippie

rlfaubion · 01-19-2008, 10:13 PM

I did Beeze.... One for sure

flightdoc · 01-20-2008, 12:40 PM

I finally decided the use the proven method of the double paper!!
What would I do without you guys.

oldbiker · 01-20-2008, 02:26 PM

The socket you need can be bought at sears. It's 18mm THIN wall deep socket.

flightdoc · 01-20-2008, 08:43 PM

I dug out the tool that comes with the bike and used a 14mm socket on it. worked perfectly.

thanks guys.

dantama · 01-21-2008, 12:21 PM

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too much paper, I was taught to use 1 Valdez

The smoke from too much paper is a health issue?

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01nomad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 192	PROPER TOOL NEEDED?? I'd have to go out to the garage and it's -3* out there, so am guessing 14mm.. You should have one in your tool roll. One side fits your front axel and the other end fits the spark plug
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01-20-2008, 02:26 PM	#13
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01-20-2008, 08:43 PM	#14
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	PROPER TOOL NEEDED?? I dug out the tool that comes with the bike and used a 14mm socket on it. worked perfectly. thanks guys.
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