theestate
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Post by theestate on Apr 30, 2018 19:25:48 GMT -7
Could not removed the spark plug caps. The manual states 'simply twist it back and forth while pulling it out." If that works for you, good. I had to use a dowel and rope.  The picture above should show the dowel and rope.  This second picture should show that the rope, when in a loop, is the size of a page.  This third picture should show how to leverage the spark plug cap. The cap end of the rope wraps around the cap and crosses under the extension/connector. The dowel is shown vertical but will be horizontal when leveraging the cap off. With one end of the dowel resting on the frame, slide the rope loop down the dowel until it is over the cap. Twist the cap back and for while prying upward with the dowel. Easy. Ride on. |
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mrhix
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Post by mrhix on Apr 30, 2018 19:43:19 GMT -7
Excellent way to cheat the engineers that designed the cap without having to work on a motorcycle.
Cheers,
MrHix
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Post by papawheelie on Apr 30, 2018 20:05:02 GMT -7
I like it!
I’ve only torn it down to this level once, at 4K miles, when I was gonnna check the plugs. I started pulling and twisting on the caps but it was pretty evident that they weren’t coming off easily — especially with the AIS plumbing in the way. So I put it all back together that day, without checking plugs, in order to tackle it another day.
Now I’m nearly at 8k miles and coming up on that day. I’ll definiteky use your idea! Thank you for posting.
So, is it possible to check plugs without removing AIS plumbing? I just haven’t had a reason to do that yet.
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Post by RedAndBlack on May 1, 2018 13:23:14 GMT -7
Solid tip. I had to do just about the same. I used some rubber tubing I had left over and wrapped it around and just tried to rock the stick coils left and right while pulling upward. Worked pretty good.
When I replaced them, I put some grease around the seals. That helps them come out a lot easier the next time.
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theestate
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Post by theestate on May 2, 2018 20:22:47 GMT -7
Glad to know this trouble haunts a few others. I have done my own maintenance since owning motorcycles. The thought of taking the motorcycle to the dealer to remove the spark plug caps devastated me. Fill out insurance papers before trying to remove the caps by hand -- when the cap breaks loose your hands will be pulverized against the frame.
Ride on.
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Post by RedAndBlack on Mar 6, 2024 9:59:23 GMT -7
kyle this should help you. This is basically what I did except with rubber hosing.
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2wheeledprivilege
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Post by 2wheeledprivilege on Mar 6, 2024 18:42:05 GMT -7
I've always used hose pliers, needlenose style with a circle at the end. Usually get a 3 piece set from harbor freight for around 15 bucks but I appreciate the ingenuity shown above.
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kyle
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Post by kyle on Mar 6, 2024 19:28:42 GMT -7
Wow this post is great!
I will share with everyone my pain and suffering (but hopefully success!) of getting the spark plugs out!
Thanks all!
I expect to start the work on Saturday, March 9th. Hopefully picking the bike up on Friday, March 8th.
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