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Plug removal
Posted: 06:39 pm Aug 09 2017
by Vossman
Is there a way or tool to get the spark plug out without taking the tank off? I can't get a regular combo wrench around it, just a socket after taking off the tank.
04 KDX 200 btw.
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 07:04 pm Aug 09 2017
by sthutch
I use the plug wrench like this one
http://www.frpoffroad.com/fredette-raci ... d=10196017
You won't have to remove the tank using this type of wrench. There are a number of good ones. I really liked the Kawasaki plug/spoke wrench that came with the bike, but misplaced along the way.
Sthutch
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Plug removal
Posted: 07:19 pm Aug 09 2017
by claybo
I use this one
http://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-n ... /65358_0_0
I had to cut the smaller end off and drill a hole through it, but it works.
Plug removal
Posted: 08:01 pm Aug 09 2017
by thirdgenlxi
I use this super basic one from Rocky Mountain..... It works great, don't need to remove anything. There's a ratcheting one too for a few bucks more. Can't really go wrong for $5, haha
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/73 ... lug-Wrench
Plug removal
Posted: 08:54 pm Aug 09 2017
by Dave B
Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 01:57 pm Aug 10 2017
by doakley
I use a spark plug socket and a small adjustable wrench. Once you break the plug free take the socket off and finish by hand.
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 06:21 pm Aug 10 2017
by spl383
sthutch wrote:I use the plug wrench like this one
http://www.frpoffroad.com/fredette-raci ... d=10196017
You won't have to remove the tank using this type of wrench. There are a number of good ones. I really liked the Kawasaki plug/spoke wrench that came with the bike, but misplaced along the way.
Sthutch
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I also use this wrench got it from here.
https://www.ridersdiscount.com/moose-ra ... aha-192496
Plug removal
Posted: 10:05 pm Aug 10 2017
by Vossman
Thx all. I'll add this one to my next order.
Plug removal
Posted: 10:12 pm Aug 10 2017
by Tyl3r
Dave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenches
Plug removal
Posted: 11:02 pm Aug 10 2017
by SS109
Tyl3r wrote:Dave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenches
Same here. I have an old wrench that I cut off and ground down as my plug wrench. Works fine.
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 01:30 am Aug 11 2017
by KDXGarage
light weight
besides, another opportunity to buy a tool...some of us are into tools.
Plug removal
Posted: 07:52 am Aug 11 2017
by John_S
Tyl3r wrote:Dave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenches
I'm guilty of having a specialty wrench for my plug AND float bowl lol. The Tusk one like thirdgen mentioned. They were both bought to help get me to $75 at RMATV for free shipping. That Tusk float bowl wrench is a beautiful thing haha. Too bad it doesn't fit the spark plug also (its so close at 17mm)
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 06:52 pm Aug 11 2017
by sthutch
I was thinking that this thread had the makings for a "which pre-mix oil" debate! Lol. I am with Jason, I like tools! Any tool under $20 is on a stocking stuffer list for Christmas.
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Plug removal
Posted: 08:40 am Aug 14 2017
by raygun
I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.
Plug removal
Posted: 12:25 pm Aug 14 2017
by pumpguy
raygun wrote:
I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.
You're right! Not enough room due to the water connection boss on the cylinder head is very close to the spark plug.
Now I have to see if RMATV will exchange it.
Plug removal
Posted: 09:06 pm Aug 14 2017
by Vossman
pumpguy wrote:raygun wrote:
I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.
You're right! Not enough room due to the water connection boss on the cylinder head is very close to the spark plug.
Now I have to see if RMATV will exchange it.
That's my issue with the combo wrench.
Re: Plug removal
Posted: 11:01 am Aug 15 2017
by Tyl3r
Jason wrote:besides, another opportunity to buy a tool...some of us are into tools.
You don't have to tell me, I have the tool sickness myself haha just never thought of the special spark plug wrench. All this talk, might have to now!