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Old 02-08-2009, 02:39 PM
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I removed both fairings, center fairing, unmounted raditor, moved it little away to create some space! still the freakin spark plugs r so deep... when i take my spark plug too out, I dont see anything, its just not cming out!

Also I can not use a long extension but using two small extensions are there is just not enough space.
How can I get those sparks plugs out? any suggestions??
Any other removal to be done?
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 02:44 PM
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You don't have the right tools. Its really not a difficult thing to do when you have the right ones. I used a standerd spark plug socket and about a 6" extension or so.
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 06:12 PM
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There is a spark plug tool in your tool bag that fits perfect,unless you don't have it then play around with different extensions to where it just clears the valve cover.
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 06:21 PM
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if your spark plug socket is crap then it wont hold the plug in there, stick a magnet in there a good strong one and pull the plug out.
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:06 PM
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use 2x 6 inch ext. and universal joint
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 11:57 PM
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I foun it easier to prop the tank up outta the way, remove the air box and go in through the top. use a 3in ext. and a swivel. get a piece of rubber hose about six inches long to get 'em out and to help install new ones. keeps 'em from cross threading.
 
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:35 AM
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I went from the top and even though I could see what I was doing it was still a PITA. I think I used two extensions, an universal joint, and a lot of swearing.
 
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Old 02-09-2009, 09:56 AM
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everybody is right, using that special tool from the factory works perfect, i was able to take mine out removing the radiator, but I can imagine how difficult it must be without it...
 
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