Sorry guys...

What size plug tool do I need to fit my plugs - Haynes manual only says "Suitable Tool"

I am guessing 16mm - but dont want to buy the wrong one

Cheers

 

Hey Harry - still playing in that garage - haha

The plugs are 18mmAF - I bought a 16 and it didn't fit

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/docs/te...tnumberkey.pdf

 

afraid so mate - was tinkering 'til 2am last night.

Bloody bike has started running like crap (Literally overnight)
Similar to the other posts here - sounds like its misfiring - so expecting a fouled plug - fuel is only 1 week old and airfilter is spotless

Bit confused though - doing a search for an 18mm tool isn't showing anything?

 

I think you will find the size is 3/4 inch. Sparkplugs are imperial sizes.

 

Just use an 18mm deep well socket similar to this:
http://www.toolsinstock.com/index.ph...oductId=279331

That's all..

 

Just make sure it's deep enough to reach the plug....and a suitable drive for the ratchet your using..

 

I'm using this one with my 3/8" socket set

http://www.protecdirect.co.uk/Socket...uare-Drive.htm

 

Its NOT 3/4" , it's 18mm. Please dont strip the plug.......and use a proper sparkplug socket (with the little rubber inside) it makes it soooooooo much easier to get the plug in and out. it helps from "dropping" the plug into the plug hole. If it lands on the electrode it will reduce your gap if you bend it.....just food for thought :O) And start the plugs ALWAYS by hand before putting a rachet on it, finger tight and one half turn to tighten.

 

are u sure you havnt run out of gas?, mine when fuel switch is on main, when runs out starts dropping cylinders, first time it happened to me i was like wtf? then switched to reserve and was ok, anyway just a thought

 

yep - definatley not a 3/4 cos the one I bought doesn't fit

managed to borrow one and will order the one Deano linked to (Cheers) (3rd plug was dirtier than I would like but still firing)

Definatley have fuel and bike will fire up with easystart and then run (ok but not well) but once turned off for few minutes will then not restart.

It actually reminds me of the vapour lock I used to get on my '72 beetle - so I'm thinking carbs problem - will try some carb cleaner tomorrow and then maybe get a price for a balance (anyone got an idea how much I should be paying for a balance in the UK?)


Also Idle speed is all over the place sometimes 1000 some times 2500 and anywhere in between

Any comments greatly appreciated