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MikeMan
06-05-2006, 12:25 AM
Due to going away for serving our country -- I havent had time to service my 2001 Honda Sporttrax that I bought used B4 I left
What would be the best tool to remove the spark plug?
A regular deep socket has too thick of a wall on it.
Is there a special tool for removal.
Thanks for the helpful advice'
USMC D-DOG
hondaracer31
06-05-2006, 05:15 AM
The cheapo wrench that come in the tool kit works best.
you can do to things:
1: grind down regular socket so that it fits or:
2: buy one of these- motion pro spark plug socket-18mm (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/product/18mm_spark_plug_socket/)
i went the number 2 route. it works nicely. althoug i got it cheaper forom somewhere that i am not allowed to mention since they are not a site sponsor
ohsobad_chevy
06-05-2006, 08:52 AM
Originally posted by speedyquad
you can do to things:
1: grind down regular socket so that it fits or:
2: buy one of these- motion pro spark plug socket-18mm (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/product/18mm_spark_plug_socket/)
i went the number 2 route. it works nicely. althoug i got it cheaper forom somewhere that i am not allowed to mention since they are not a site sponsor
:eek: $22.50 MY GOD!!!!!! Does it come with a lil' packet of vaseline, cause someones getting @#$@# ed!!! Assume the position.
it was cheaper when i bought it...
I use a regular 18mm 3/8" dirve deep well Craftsman socket:D
i bought one of those, i tdidn't fit and i didn't wanna grind it down...kinda wish i had though
Originally posted by JOEX
I use a regular 18mm 3/8" dirve deep well Craftsman socket:D
boricua
06-05-2006, 09:27 PM
Originally posted by ohsobad_chevy
:eek: $22.50 MY GOD!!!!!! Does it come with a lil' packet of vaseline, cause someones getting @#$@# ed!!! Assume the position.
im laughing pretty hard!!!!!!!
how do they sleep at night? lol.
i went to my local store after they quoted me 7 dollars....come to find out the idiot gave me the wrong price....the tool cost more than 2 complete tune ups:eek2:,
try ebay. or get a cheap chinese/taiwanese 18mm socket and grind that down.....
GPracer2500
06-05-2006, 09:30 PM
On another bike I bought used the tool kit was MIA. I bought the original tool kit plug wrench from Honda. I think it was around $6 plus shipping.
MikeMan
06-06-2006, 12:17 AM
Thanks for the advice guys -- my used quad didnt come with a tool kit so I'll be going to the dealership to order one.
Thanks, USMC D-DOG
400exrules
06-06-2006, 12:59 AM
i need to find a CHEAP spark plug socket, if their is such a thing, cuz using the dinky tool that came in the tool pack takes too long for my patience
fwm416ex
06-07-2006, 05:17 PM
the newer made sockets are larger in outside diameter (weaker metal=thicker socket)than the older ones,so they dont fit .This is why some say there's fit and some say it wont fit.If you have a way to measure the o.d. of the socket the maximum dimension is .927"
Originally posted by fwm416ex
the newer made sockets are larger in outside diameter (weaker metal=thicker socket)than the older ones,so they dont fit .This is why some say there's fit and some say it wont fit.If you have a way to measure the o.d. of the socket the maximum dimension is .927"
I thought it had something to do with that, or the casting of the head.
The Craftsman socket I use is almost 20 years old:p With my cheap caliper it measures about .925....
hushmoons
06-08-2006, 02:35 PM
Get yourself a chainsaw sparkplug wrench thats what i use
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