spark plug socket

Blueraven · 11-14-2010, 09:20 PM

Hello all, i am trying to remove the spark plugs on a 2003 Nomad. The front one is close to a 19mm but the rear one i can't seem to find. Can some one tell me the size for both?

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-14-2010, 09:57 PM

Should be 18mm for all. I changed mine out a while back and pretty sure it is the 18mm for all. Don't use the 19mm as it is too large and will damage the plug base when it slips.

cactusjack · 11-14-2010, 10:05 PM

You need an 18mm deep thin wall socket. Very close tolerances in the spark plug area and a socket that's too thick won't work. All 4 plugs are 18mm.

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-14-2010, 10:19 PM

Thanks Scott, I thought it was 18mm. I bought mine at Sears and they work fine.

Blueraven · 11-14-2010, 11:00 PM

Hey guys, thanks very much. Will get right on that and get a 18mm. I need to put my baby to bed soon.

**ringadingh** · 11-15-2010, 09:05 AM

I use the stamped one in the toolkit, for the little bit that I remove the plugs. I couldn't find a thinwall in my toolbox that fit, all were to thick a sidewall.

**Top Cat** · 11-15-2010, 09:08 AM

I'm with Steve on this. The one in the tool kit works fine.

Blueraven · 11-15-2010, 10:30 AM

I have found the toolkit that came with the bike. I don't know how to remove the side covers. I don't want to break them. Any easy suggestions on removal of them?

cactusjack · 11-15-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueraven

I have found the toolkit that came with the bike. I don't know how to remove the side covers. I don't want to break them. Any easy suggestions on removal of them?

The left side cover has a keyed lock, so insert the key, turn it, pull out slightly on the right hand side of the cover and slide the whole cover to the left.

The right side cover is secured with a phillips head screw at the lower right side. Remove the screw and the cover pulls right off.

rickyboy · 11-15-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueraven

I have found the toolkit that came with the bike. I don't know how to remove the side covers. I don't want to break them. Any easy suggestions on removal of them?

The left side cover has a keyed lock, so insert the key, turn it, pull out slightly on the right hand side of the cover and slide the whole cover to the left.

The right side cover is secured with a phillips head screw at the lower right side. Remove the screw and the cover pulls right off.

What's with the design on the right side? I mean couldn't they have done this some other way?? At the very least made the screw a little longer so a guy/gal could at least grab the screw easier!! Taking it off isn't too bad for me, but getting the screw back in without dropping it is a P.I.A.. I guess maybe a magnet ended screw driver is the answer. I just thought it could have been thought out better. JMHO

cactusjack · 11-15-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The left side cover has a keyed lock, so insert the key, turn it, pull out slightly on the right hand side of the cover and slide the whole cover to the left.

The right side cover is secured with a phillips head screw at the lower right side. Remove the screw and the cover pulls right off.

What's with the design on the right side? I mean couldn't they have done this some other way?? At the very least made the screw a little longer so a guy/gal could at least grab the screw easier!! Taking it off isn't too bad for me, but getting the screw back in without dropping it is a P.I.A.. I guess maybe a magnet ended screw driver is the answer. I just thought it could have been thought out better. JMHO

If I remember correctly, it's an aluminum screw, so a magnet-tipped screw driver won't help you.

Blueraven · 11-15-2010, 12:23 PM

Ok, thanks. That should help greatly.

**ringadingh** · 11-15-2010, 05:59 PM

The plastic studs on the LH cover can break off if you don't remove it carefully. Gadgets sight has a fix for this if you do end up breaking them.

dogdoc · 11-16-2010, 12:39 PM

The correct fix is buy a new or used toolbox off ebay which is what I did. :-)

Blueraven · 11-16-2010, 05:48 PM

That sounds good. I haven't found the tool box yet. I have been told where it is. Just a matter of getting to it.

11-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	spark plug socket Hello all, i am trying to remove the spark plugs on a 2003 Nomad. The front one is close to a 19mm but the rear one i can't seem to find. Can some one tell me the size for both? __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	spark plug socket Should be 18mm for all. I changed mine out a while back and pretty sure it is the 18mm for all. Don't use the 19mm as it is too large and will damage the plug base when it slips. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-14-2010, 10:05 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	spark plug socket You need an 18mm deep thin wall socket. Very close tolerances in the spark plug area and a socket that's too thick won't work. All 4 plugs are 18mm. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-14-2010, 10:19 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	spark plug socket Thanks Scott, I thought it was 18mm. I bought mine at Sears and they work fine. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	spark plug socket Hey guys, thanks very much. Will get right on that and get a 18mm. I need to put my baby to bed soon. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2010, 09:05 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	spark plug socket I use the stamped one in the toolkit, for the little bit that I remove the plugs. I couldn't find a thinwall in my toolbox that fit, all were to thick a sidewall. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-15-2010, 09:08 AM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	spark plug socket I'm with Steve on this. The one in the tool kit works fine. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-15-2010, 10:30 AM	#8
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	spark plug socket I have found the toolkit that came with the bike. I don't know how to remove the side covers. I don't want to break them. Any easy suggestions on removal of them? __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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11-15-2010, 12:23 PM	#12
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	spark plug socket Ok, thanks. That should help greatly. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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11-15-2010, 05:59 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	spark plug socket The plastic studs on the LH cover can break off if you don't remove it carefully. Gadgets sight has a fix for this if you do end up breaking them. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-16-2010, 12:39 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	spark plug socket The correct fix is buy a new or used toolbox off ebay which is what I did. :-)
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11-16-2010, 05:48 PM	#15
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	spark plug socket That sounds good. I haven't found the tool box yet. I have been told where it is. Just a matter of getting to it. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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