spark plug is eing a b**** to get out

[bdrue]

i dunno why it wont come out. It screwed up the liitle socket gizmo that come with the bike. its a 04 400ex. it tried using a different socket and i think its a 3/4 socket. but the only thing that would fit was an 11/16, any bigger would hit around the engine cylinder like the socket was too wide. does anybody else jknow of this problem?? i was soo pissed off :mad: thanx guys

[nastynotchback1]

been there done that.you need a thin wall 18mm.a craftsman crome socket is what i use.it will barley fit down in there.the plug sits at an angle also.

[400exrider555]

you can take and go ot your local dealer and order one(the extra wrench thing) it dosent cost toomuch and u know for a fact that it will work

[Chanman420q]

i had this same problem. i was getting mad and all that too, but u need a special tool. I got one at my suzuki dealership for 6 bucks. works like a charm

[Sandragggen]

I never had the problem you have, but a little anti-seize on the threads of the new plug will help prevent it from happening again.

JMiller

[bdrue]

i dont need antisieze i think becuz its only a month old. i guess im buying a craftsman 18mm socket tonight. thanx nasty

[nastynotchback1]

no problem.antiseize is a good idea because it keeps the steel plug threads from getting stuck in the aluminum head.

what cha need is a thin wall 18mm socket and a wobble end to go on it it works sooo well.

[ewalker302]

You need a deep well 12 point, not 6 point 18mm socket.

:bandit:

dude a 12 wouldnt even be close. U need a long 18mm and a wobble perferably.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Jingle
dude a 12 wouldnt even be close. U need a long 18mm and a wobble perferably.
Dude, you don't now is being talked about...

The 12 point refers to the number of sides the socket has. The six point works for me though.

Joe

yo dude lay off i have deslexia. Jp. But a 6 point works good for me too.

[wilkin250r]

I used a regular 18mm deep socket, and used a bench grinder to thin the walls to get it to fit...

[Greg Z]

I have a craftsman 18mm deep socket 12 point

does nto fit :-D


so you need a thin wall no doubt about it :-)

[nastynotchback1]

i didnt have to shave the 18mm craftsman that i use.

[ewalker302]

I bought a Kobalt (Lowe's) 12pt 18mm socket.
The socket is 2 1/2" long.
I use this with a 3" extention & a 3/8 ratchet.

Its tight but gets the job done.

:bandit:

[HCR250X]

I use a 11/16 socket and it takes a little more effort but it gets the job done. You also need a very short extension. I know the 18 millimeter is easier but he might not have that.

[CJ400EX]

I had to take my 18mm and gind it down to fit. The tool is to big that comes with the bike is to big. I had to mod mine so I would not have that problem. Lets just say I made it into a semi 12 point.

[CJ400EX]

Use anti Seize on your plug threads = Must
If you do not have anti seize at least put a little oil on the threads.

antiseize is a good idea because it keeps the steel plug threads from getting stuck in the aluminum head.