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replacing spark plugs
I'm well over 10 G's on the OEM spark plugs because well, the Spyder is running just fine. That and I'm a huge fan of if I don't think it's broke don't fix it. That thinking has served me well with the Spyder so far.
I've seen other swap them out as early as a couple thousand miles...but no one has suggested a high end number before replacing the OEM's. I've got the Iridiums just waiting to be slapped in but everything is running so smooth. Can I do any damage if I don't change OEM plugs until either the Spyder starts choking or around 12,000 miles is that going to be an issue?
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I changed my first plugs at over 26K and put in the iridiums. The OEM were barely worn. Could have probably gone another 20K.
I am also a believer in if it ain't broke, don't "fix" it.
2008 GS SE5 in 2008
Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
2010 RT SM5 in 2011
Traded at 57,000 for a left over
2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!
Never had any breakdown stranded issues.
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OK I'll play. How labor intensive is replacing the spark plugs?
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Originally Posted by Rider Steve
OK I'll play. How labor intensive is replacing the spark plugs?
The first time you change them, you'll wish you waited till you really needed to do it. Air box has to come out,
6 hard to get at screws to remove the bottom of the air box, [and put back] And be careful puling the boots off the plugs, they damage easy. Oh year a couple of panels have to come off first. That said if you have a few hours and a lot of patience you can do it.
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Any tips or methods or told to use to safely getting the spark plug boots off?
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Originally Posted by groundeffect
Any tips or methods or told to use to safely getting the spark plug boots off?
Carefully, there on tight [Suction?]
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Originally Posted by boborgera
Carefully, there on tight [Suction?]
By hand though... right? Grab with fingers... ( when engine is cold of course )
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I have never pulled the airbox just to change plugs. Just need an extension and an elbow for your ratchet. IMHO.
Very Happy Spyder Guy
The 2015 F3 has over 46,000 miles
Have Spyder...Will Travel
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Originally Posted by groundeffect
Any tips or methods or told to use to safely getting the spark plug boots off?
I take a large flat head screwdriver under the lip of the boot while lifting around the boot with my fingers, do both slowly and gently, then when replacing put a little silicone grease on the plug insulator. I've never damaged a plug wire this way.
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Originally Posted by hawkiii
I have never pulled the airbox just to change plugs. Just need an extension and an elbow for your ratchet. IMHO.
The shop manual outlines exactly this method, indeed, no airbox removal required just a universal ratchet extension / elbow.
Originally Posted by Campverdefela
I take a large flat head screwdriver under the lip of the boot while lifting around the boot with my fingers, do both slowly and gently, then when replacing put a little silicone grease on the plug insulator. I've never damaged a plug wire this way.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Campverdefela
I take a large flat head screwdriver under the lip of the boot while lifting around the boot with my fingers, do both slowly and gently, then when replacing put a little silicone grease on the plug insulator. I've never damaged a plug wire this way.
Unfortunately the way the plugs are recessed into the cyl. you wont be able to get a screwdriver or fingers in to help lift around the plug cap and without removing the airbox you will spend more time trying to get the plug out then just removing the box.Just take your time and be careful when pulling the plug cap, is about all you can do.The back cyl. is a breeze the front is a lot more time consuming but not a big deal.
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Originally Posted by Just Doo Me
.......The back cyl. is a breeze the front is a lot more time consuming but not a big deal.
That's easy for you RS owners to say...LOL!
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
That's easy for you RS owners to say...LOL!
Yes, I'm sure it is much easier in the RS and yes the air box has to come off to do what I suggested but I have no problems getting a long screwdriver and my fingers on the boots and gently prying the boots off and I'm not a small man. Of course it helps to have no air box as I have the Kewlmetal intake. Life is so much easier without that darn coffin on top.
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