MitchellsFZ6
Truly obsessed with bikes
:mikebike:Cheers for the post to the URL, I plan on changing my plugs after work tonight, ill report back with how easy it was :thumbup:
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Well well...
Why dont I read better before doing some work :Flash:
Today I changed my sparkplugs (at 7500km) and yes I know this is a bit early but resently bought my bike and it didnt feld like the enginge was running 100% fine. Bought the NGK Iridium plugs. Today whan I was going to change the plugs I ran into a problem. I was not able to get the sparkplug up from the hole. I tried everything but I did not look in the bikes toolkit or read here on the forum. So what did I do, the answer you will find on the pictures below. I you dont have any tool you make one :Flash: This one is actully maked from i fiber cable at work. I took away the fibers inside and it fit just perfectly to puch done the hole and get a grip of the sparkplug to get it up. So for you all out there that dont have the toolkit you have a way to go :Flash:
Did the research by referring to the photos on the link and had no probs at all. Replaced OEMs with NGK Iridiums at 22,000km and what a difference....sooo much smoother! Moved the top of the radiator hose after loosening the clamp to get to #1 cylinder. Also replaced radiator coolant at same time. I am told the radiator doesn't need the air bled off, just top up the overflow reservoir after filling radiator to max. Only thing was at the local bike shop in Sydney, Australia, the 4 plugs cost me nearly $80.00. Still, it was cheaper and more fun attempting the job myself. Thanks for the great help and encouragement I got from this forum. CheersHere's a link to a great step-by-step, easy to understand guide to changing the spark plugs on your FZ6:
How to: Replace your sparkplugs in 20 minutes - Sportbikes.net
It's been posted here before but worth a bump. After 15,000 km (9375 mi) I decided to change them out and this reference helped a lot. Took me about 30 minutes.
If a klutz like me can do it so can you.
About a year ago I used the spark plug wrench that came in the tool kit to try and take off the front wheel - outside diameter looked right - and I was really pissed when it buckled under the force. I just thought that it was a poorly designed tool. Doh! Now that I read this walkthrough I feel like a complete idiot. Anyone else do this using a real plug wrench and socket? Is it still doable without taking off the tank if I've ruined my tool?
So what you're saying is - if you order 4... free shipping. :BLAA:
So what you're saying is - if you order 4... free shipping. :BLAA:
Hiya guys, I'm new to this forum, I have been reading all the helpful info about changing the plugs on my 2003 FZS Foxeye.
I think I must of miss read some of the instructions, I only got as far as getting the first plug out, I was sure I read you needed 4 cans of beer for each plug, any way I will have another go tomorrow when I can see straight.
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