Spark Plugs....

[CANUCK SPYDER]

I know this is repetitive Im sure, did scope around to attempt to find some info. I have a set of plugs/wires coming from Baja Ron. My Spyder 2008GS Manual and has 17,000/10,600Miles on it. I havent been under the tupper ware but once when changed oil. What can I expect? I know its tight under there and prob wont be overly fun. Did see a post where the instrument/guages were off to get at front plug I believe. Is this gona be a big chore just for 2 plugs and wires? Info and advice be cool Thanks Doug

 

[Texmac1011]

It's been a while since I changed the plugs, but I don't remember it being difficult at all and I know I didn't remove the gauge cluster.

 

[Texmac1011]

See post #2 courtesy of arntufun

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...n-Style-Updated-Version&highlight=spark+plugs

 

[CANUCK SPYDER]

See post #2 courtesy of arntufun

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...n-Style-Updated-Version&highlight=spark+plugs

Awesome thanks D

 

[Chupaca]

Well..!!

you will be fine. Take your time and all will work out. Do allow yourself enought of that time. The wires are quite easy the front plug is the one you hear about. Not having the stock air box its a breeze...:thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Honestly, changing out the spark plugs and wires is a bit of a chore. One reason you don't want to be doing it any more than you have to.

You do have to remove a fair amount of Tupperware, the top of the air box (remove Torx screws holding bottom half of air box to Throttle Body so you can move it around). There are zip ties holding the front cylinder wire that you need to cut. The OEM wire boots will probably be welded to the spark plug so that can be a pain but since you're replacing them you don't have to be careful with them.

Take your time and you'll be fine.

 

[CANUCK SPYDER]

Honestly, changing out the spark plugs and wires is a bit of a chore. One reason you don't want to be doing it any more than you have to.

You do have to remove a fair amount of Tupperware, the top of the air box (remove Torx screws holding bottom half of air box to Throttle Body so you can move it around). There are zip ties holding the front cylinder wire that you need to cut. The OEM wire boots will probably be welded to the spark plug so that can be a pain but since you're replacing them you don't have to be careful with them.

Take your time and you'll be fine.

Thanks Ron, There was a SpYdeR Lovers link posted above which is and will be very helpful, weathers turning little cool around here so prob will be parked soon. That said it will be hibernating in my garage so will have lots of time. D

 

[Texmac1011]

Honestly, changing out the spark plugs and wires is a bit of a chore. One reason you don't want to be doing it any more than you have to.

You do have to remove a fair amount of Tupperware, the top of the air box (remove Torx screws holding bottom half of air box to Throttle Body so you can move it around). There are zip ties holding the front cylinder wire that you need to cut. The OEM wire boots will probably be welded to the spark plug so that can be a pain but since you're replacing them you don't have to be careful with them.

Take your time and you'll be fine.

Well, when you put it like that Ron it sounds like a real PITA!

 

[BajaRon]

Well, when you put it like that Ron it sounds like a real PITA!

I always try to make it sound worse than it is. Then people post that they did it and it wasn't all that bad! Psychology is a wonderful thing! hyea:

Really, it depends on your mechanical experience and interest in getting it done. It's more time consuming than difficult and many with not that much mechanical ability have done just fine with this install.

 

[CANUCK SPYDER]

I always try to make it sound worse than it is. Then people post that they did it and it wasn't all that bad! Psychology is a wonderful thing! hyea:

Really, it depends on your mechanical experience and interest in getting it done. It's more time consuming than difficult and many with not that much mechanical ability have done just fine with this install.

Ahh Theres nothing too It, just time consuming and best time too do it when you dont't expect too ride it. But today was 5C/40ish F little cool out but worth the run. I will say only problem I had was my own doing. In an attempt to make sure the wire boot securely snaps on to the top of plug I with needle nose pliers held the connector and pulled the red boot up the wire a bit. Ive used these type wires on My Duster 340 before so nothing new, But any ways rode down too the car wash and was it was missing a little, which is lots even stalled it few times??? Once was back at home and It was running in my garage just happen too notice an arc off the bottom of the boot too the block. So bottom line pulled the boot little too far up the wire then under load it would jump too the block and miss. pps: But went for a good run maybe 100km/60Miles and runs premo!!! Maybe its the cool weather but seems to have smoother stronger pull too it. Thanks Ron......D :2thumbs: