Spark Plug-Right Front

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06-11-2005 8:26 AM

AlanH
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Spark Plug-Right Front

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I have stock air box with Speedstar air cleaner. How do i get at the right front spark plug?
Thanks

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06-11-2005 8:38 AM In reply to

Monstrddg
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remove the fuel tank and speed* airbox on the right side

remove the screw securing the front of the black plastic airbox under the tank

pull the front of the airbox under the tank up high enough to get a socket on the sparkplug

you may need to loosen the screws securing the rubber boot to the throttle bodies below
placing a swivel on the spark plug socket will be helpful

06-11-2005 10:49 AM In reply to

357WARRIOR
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I second that!...it's close as to how I do it.[

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06-11-2005 2:55 PM In reply to

OldMan
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Much easier to just pull the entire engine. That gives you a nice clean shot at the plug!

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06-11-2005 3:59 PM In reply to

PigDog
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i got rid of the air box, installed churchkeys relocate plate for the switches & plug-ins, plopped in k&n filters & used iridium spark plugs. problem solved

06-11-2005 5:42 PM In reply to

The_editor
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NOT IRRIDIUM!?!?!?
Are we gonna open up that debate again???

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06-11-2005 5:44 PM In reply to

novice_warrior
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get rid of that airbox and install some pod filter, vbak, prbak, barons bak..... anything. Makes maintenance much easier.

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06-12-2005 12:35 AM In reply to

AlanH
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Dave & Chris, thanks for the helpful information. I ended up removing the stock air box to get at the plug and to use my torque wrench for the install of the NGK Iridium plugs!
OldMan, you're probably correct, it's easier to pull the engine.
Spent most of my day doing the task when i thought it would only take a couple of hours. The air box and sensors are not maintenance friendly. Wonder what the dealer gets to R&R plugs. They probably do three!

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06-12-2005 12:46 AM In reply to

Monstrddg
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the hardest part is putting it back together

06-12-2005 8:14 AM In reply to

AlanH
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Yup, i second that! First time around forgot to snap in 2 vacuum lines to bottom of airbox!

quote:
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the hardest part is putting it back together

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06-12-2005 8:31 AM In reply to

doog
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At this point it is worth doing the BAK for performance and ease of access the plugs.

06-12-2005 10:53 AM In reply to

OldMan
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You'll never drop any little screws into the throttle bodies with that tape over them. You're possibly depriving us of a good laugh at your expense unless maybe you put it back together and forget to remove the tape![

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06-12-2005 11:07 AM In reply to

Monstrddg
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quote:
Originally posted by OldMan

You're possibly depriving us of a good laugh at your expense unless maybe you put it back together and forget to remove the tape![]

maybe he'll break the throttle position sensor....
damn that little buggers expensive

04-14-2009 6:24 PM In reply to

Oh6War
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Replaced my plugs today and YES, that box is a pain in the ass!

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04-14-2009 7:00 PM In reply to

Allsmiles
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I think I used the plug wrench out of the wife's VStar kit to get that plug out. Not real fast, but not a mightmare either.

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