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Niceguyeddy
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 02:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Old news for many I'm sure but, many may not know or may even have forgot. Use 3/8" fuel line to safely re-thread the new spark plug. I mention it as I just did it myself and was reminded of how slick it works.
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Sifo
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1

Works great!

Don't forget the anti-seize.
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Brumbear
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 07:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I always used an old plug wire but the principle is the same. +1
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Niceguyeddy
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

As Sifo said, use anti-sieze for sure.
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Gunut75
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anti-sieze is the king!
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 07:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here is a good discussion on changing the plugs.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/498317.html#POST1588038

It includes this photo of my official rear spark plug changing kit:
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