Spark plug removal

[MikeMan]

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]

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]

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...

[JOEX]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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"

[JOEX]

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]

Get yourself a chainsaw sparkplug wrench thats what i use