Plug removal
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Plug removal
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.
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04 KDX 200 btw.
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Re: Plug removal
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.
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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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2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
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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.
I had to cut the smaller end off and drill a hole through it, but it works.
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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
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/73 ... lug-Wrench
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Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
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Re: Plug removal
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.
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Re: Plug removal
I also use this wrench got it from here.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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Thx all. I'll add this one to my next order.
thirdgenlxi wrote: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
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Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenchesDave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
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Same here. I have an old wrench that I cut off and ground down as my plug wrench. Works fine.Tyl3r wrote:Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenchesDave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
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Re: Plug removal
light weight
besides, another opportunity to buy a tool...some of us are into tools.
besides, another opportunity to buy a tool...some of us are into tools.
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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)Tyl3r wrote:Right? lol I'm surprised to see more responded with specialty wrenchesDave B wrote:Good old combination wrench...nothing special needed. Cut an old one down to carry with you on rides.
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Re: Plug removal
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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1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)
1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)
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I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.thirdgenlxi wrote: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
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You're right! Not enough room due to the water connection boss on the cylinder head is very close to the spark plug.raygun wrote:I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.thirdgenlxi wrote: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
Now I have to see if RMATV will exchange it.
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That's my issue with the combo wrench.pumpguy wrote:You're right! Not enough room due to the water connection boss on the cylinder head is very close to the spark plug.raygun wrote:I carry the same one. Don't buy the ratcheting one. I did and it doesn't fit. A little too thick.thirdgenlxi wrote: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
Now I have to see if RMATV will exchange it.
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Re: Plug removal
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!Jason wrote:besides, another opportunity to buy a tool...some of us are into tools.
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