Spark Plug Socket

dkdixie · 02-08-2008, 07:20 AM

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 along with set of 8-10-12MM T-handle wrenches. Source has other SAE and metric specialty tools as well.

oldbiker · 02-08-2008, 07:28 AM

Thanks Dick, I've been looking for one.

gshep · 02-08-2008, 10:06 AM

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 · 02-08-2008, 10:17 AM

Thx DK, good tip.

cactusjack · 02-08-2008, 10:38 AM

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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 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.

02-08-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	Spark Plug Socket 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 along with set of 8-10-12MM T-handle wrenches. Source has other SAE and metric specialty tools as well. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-08-2008, 07:28 AM	#2
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Spark Plug Socket Thanks Dick, I've been looking for one.
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02-08-2008, 10:06 AM	#3
gshep Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	Spark Plug Socket 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
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02-08-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Spark Plug Socket Thx DK, good tip.
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