Quick question, spark plug removal

Ragnar1x · April 20th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Is the 08+ spark plug removal tool the same as the pre-gens? My 06 didn't come with a tool kit, and I can find more new gen tool kits for sale than pre gen.

shiftdrift06 · April 21st, 2011, 10:18 AM

Generally it is all the same. Most sparkplug sockets have built in plug retrievers. Hell you can use a piece of rubber hosing to remove it.

I usually stick the coil pack connector back in to retrieve the spark plug after i loosen it.

Ragnar1x · April 21st, 2011, 10:30 AM

Do you know what size socket I need for it? I'll probably just go buy one at autozone or someplace.

shiftdrift06 · April 21st, 2011, 10:34 AM

5/8 sparkplug socket. Look inside of it should have some sort of rubber bushing to secure a plug when loose.

Timon · April 21st, 2011, 08:11 PM

As mentioned hose also works great to pull them out. On my WRX b/c the spark plugs go in the sides of the motor (flat IV), I can't even change my plugs without my handy 5/8" fuel hose to retrieve my spark plugs.

On the Ninja though the OEM tool is next to none in removing the plugs. With a little modification from a dremel it also worked on my friends ZX7, which a normal 5/8" socket wouldn't fit.

I'm not sure off hand if the newgen tool is identical to the pregen or not, but I'm willing to be it is.

April 20th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#1
Ragnar1x ninjette.org member Name: John Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): CBR 600 F4i, 06 250R Posts: 28	Quick question, spark plug removal Is the 08+ spark plug removal tool the same as the pre-gens? My 06 didn't come with a tool kit, and I can find more new gen tool kits for sale than pre gen.

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April 21st, 2011, 10:18 AM	#2
shiftdrift06 ninjette.org member Name: Z Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 92	Generally it is all the same. Most sparkplug sockets have built in plug retrievers. Hell you can use a piece of rubber hosing to remove it. I usually stick the coil pack connector back in to retrieve the spark plug after i loosen it.

April 21st, 2011, 10:30 AM	#3
Ragnar1x ninjette.org member Name: John Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): CBR 600 F4i, 06 250R Posts: 28	Do you know what size socket I need for it? I'll probably just go buy one at autozone or someplace.

April 21st, 2011, 10:34 AM	#4
shiftdrift06 ninjette.org member Name: Z Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 92	5/8 sparkplug socket. Look inside of it should have some sort of rubber bushing to secure a plug when loose.

April 21st, 2011, 08:11 PM	#5
Timon ninjette.org member Name: Timon Location: Utah Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja EX250R Posts: 80	As mentioned hose also works great to pull them out. On my WRX b/c the spark plugs go in the sides of the motor (flat IV), I can't even change my plugs without my handy 5/8" fuel hose to retrieve my spark plugs. On the Ninja though the OEM tool is next to none in removing the plugs. With a little modification from a dremel it also worked on my friends ZX7, which a normal 5/8" socket wouldn't fit. I'm not sure off hand if the newgen tool is identical to the pregen or not, but I'm willing to be it is.