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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 02:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I am trying to take a look at my plugs. Service manual say 5/8" bit but it isn't big enough. Closest Ive been is a 18mm but a little too big.

Anyone run into this?
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I looked in the knowledge vault but only found some vague answer about tracking down a high end 18mm plugs bit..
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Fullpower
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
stock sparkplug (10R12) has a 5/8 hex. aftermarket plugs can vary...
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 06:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The Pro Series plugs must be in my bike because the 5/8 hex doesn't fit. Same result with the out of the box new ones.
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 08:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Jason it is a 5/8th bit, but you need a wooble extension to get it on right. becareful once you get the rear out...its a goof to get back in
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Brian,

Trust me, the 5/8 doesnt clear the hex on the plugs, not even the Pro Series plugs I am holding in my hand. 18mm is only bit that will fit around it. I can take pictures if no one beleives me.
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Fullpower
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
we believe you.
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Spiderman
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
the pro series is a diffrent size from the standard 5/8.
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Pilk
Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 12:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
the pro series are 11/16...found this out on the road..... didnt bother to check them before leaving the dealership.....doh....

pilk
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Slowby
Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 04:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
after you break it loose , and going in , use a foot of oil line. it bends nice and doesn't break the porcielen, and will stop before cross threading.
ps i wouldn't use the braided line. lol
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks Pilk,

11/16 worked like a champ. I changed both plugs out this morning...Rear was the most fun I've had in a long time.

Jason
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
oooops. I thought you were talikg about the regular 10r12's...my fault
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2k4xb12
Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Jason -- you're right -- the Pro plugs are NOT 5/8, but 11/16... I just changed over on Friday and ran into the same problem...

Steve.
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