October 3rd, 2013, 10:31 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Gregg
Location: MN
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 and 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 20
|
Changing Plugs - No SP tool in kit
My 2006 was missing the tool kit when I bought it so I don't have a flexible spark plug wrench. I also don't want to remove the tank. Is it possible to change the plugs w/o removing the tank if I use a flex connector on my socket?
Thx GP |
|
October 3rd, 2013, 10:39 AM | #2 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: bob
Location: Earf
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642
|
My bike didn't come with a toolkit either so I just used a standard socket wrench with a extended socket and took my time. If you remove the gas tank it makes it a lot easier. I have similar socket tool that came with my set to bend it around the tight spaces but I just used an extender to get it around the frame and that seemed to work fine. Take your time and don't overtighten the plugs and you should be good.
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Changin...rands_to_avoid |
|
October 3rd, 2013, 10:46 AM | #3 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
|
Spark plug socket, 3" stubby extension, with ratchet and you're good to go. Removing the tank does make it easier.
__________________________________________________
HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days |
|
October 3rd, 2013, 12:52 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: George
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109
|
socket needed
18mm thin wall long reach. I use a Craftsman 1/2" drive.
|
|
October 3rd, 2013, 12:54 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Gregg
Location: MN
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 and 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 20
|
Thanks for everyone's advice
|
|
October 3rd, 2013, 01:32 PM | #6 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
|
thread JACK warning!!:: antiseize or no antiseize on threads?
|
|
October 3rd, 2013, 08:48 PM | #7 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Phil
Location: Aurora, ON, Canada
Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1987 Ninja 250 custom gold Posts: 218
|
Quote:
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/tb-...1antisieze.pdf |
|
|
October 3rd, 2013, 08:56 PM | #8 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
|
Absolutely no antiseize with ngk plugs!
__________________________________________________
HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days |
|
October 4th, 2013, 09:07 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Crossville, Tn.
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250, '98 Triumph Sprint 900, '69 H-D Sportster XLCH 900 Posts: 80
|
Been using anti-seize on every plug on every motor i've owned over the last 20 + years. I wouldn't install a plug without it.
j98sprint |
|
October 4th, 2013, 09:17 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Crossville, Tn.
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250, '98 Triumph Sprint 900, '69 H-D Sportster XLCH 900 Posts: 80
|
OK just read the warning not to use anti-seize on NGK plugs. I stand corrected. However I won't stop using the stuff as I was taught to use the "Mechanics Feel" when tightening anything.
Pardon me, I'm just old skool. j98sprint |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Changing Spark plugs w/o removing gas tank? | ScorpionNinja | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 6 | March 9th, 2016 09:12 PM |
Spark plug removal tool or tool kit | landon1 | Items Wanted | 11 | April 1st, 2015 07:03 PM |
Spark plug tool - check/change plugs | AmyF | 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 20 | August 2nd, 2014 05:36 AM |
WTB- Tool kit, R-0990, jet kit | jman511115 | Items Wanted | 3 | July 17th, 2012 01:44 PM |
Thread Tools | |
|
|