spark plugs coil stick (long)

lmj301 · 12-03-06, 02:55 PM

I changed my plugs today (finally). this operation is mostly straight forward except for the #3 coil stick. i am including pix on how i did the #3 since i could not find much other that "be patient"

take off the t-stat bracket bolt and unplug the t-stat wire plug. lift up t-stat housing. lift up the electrical plug (white) so that it is above the frame.
1st pic

i tied up the clutch cable to the faring (z750s) so that it was out of the way
2nd pic

then i tied the electrical harness to the throttle body sensor to bring the harness lower and out of the way.
3rd pic

then with a little fanaggling and cursing the coil stick will lift out through the top of the frame. notice the plug to the spark plug harness is unplugged and bent up.
4th pic

then i used the spark plug tool in the kit and used it in between the top of the engine and the frame.

thanks kawabiker

swoof · 03-19-07, 02:18 AM

You still haven't gotten the pics up??

lmj301 · 03-19-07, 08:42 AM

no one cared to explain how, and i gave up.

kawamania · 03-19-07, 09:33 AM

how many miles on your plugs? what kind of shape where they in? I was thinking of changing mine but they only have 8000 mileson them and bike runs great. so I have not bothered yet.

lmj301 · 03-19-07, 02:40 PM

plugs were in pretty good shape. the center electrode was worn though.

RS117 · 03-19-07, 05:46 PM

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kwakbiker · 03-20-07, 07:56 AM

What RS said

lmj301 · 03-20-07, 09:38 AM

thanks

cmit37 · 01-07-08, 05:24 AM

Thanks for the instructions! I used them yesterday to do the z750's 15000 mile service. I managed to change the plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter but after 30 minutes of trying to slide the top of the engine out of the way so I could measure the valve clearances I lost the will to live

and gave up on checking them.

Do you have to remove everything above the engine before you can get the top engine cover off? Thermostat, hoses etc? Has anyone done it and would you recommend me having another stab at it (not looking forward to it) and how many hours would a dealer charge you for checking the clearances and syncing the throtle bodies?

falcn · 03-31-08, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmit37

Thanks for the instructions! I used them yesterday to do the z750's 15000 mile service. I managed to change the plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter but after 30 minutes of trying to slide the top of the engine out of the way so I could measure the valve clearances I lost the will to live

and gave up on checking them.

Do you have to remove everything above the engine before you can get the top engine cover off? Thermostat, hoses etc? Has anyone done it and would you recommend me having another stab at it (not looking forward to it) and how many hours would a dealer charge you for checking the clearances and syncing the throtle bodies?

check the new valve adjustment how-to thread

Expat · 04-04-08, 08:53 PM

Changed mine tonight, it is fiddly but nothing a few skinned knuckles didn't take care of! Glad I don't do it everyday!

climb21cj · 04-06-08, 03:32 PM

^^^ +1

skinned knuckles is all you need, cursing does help, the louder the better. i did mine at 12k and will probly do them sooner after running ultra rich for 1k miles before i got my dyno tune

lmj301 · 04-08-10, 01:51 PM

changing plugs again, how fun. i'm glad this is still on here though.

AKSnowman · 04-08-10, 01:57 PM

i just changed mine the other day...... what a difference that made. i was getting a little impatient with the third plug as well but finally got it out, it was a b***h to get back in as well.

UglyMutt · 04-08-10, 02:39 PM

Im thinking about changing my plugs this weekend. What plugs are people running here? I think Ill go with NGK iridium's any input on this is welcome.

03-20-07, 07:56 AM	#7
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01-07-08, 05:24 AM	#9
cmit37 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/Essex, UK Posts: 5	Thanks for the instructions! I used them yesterday to do the z750's 15000 mile service. I managed to change the plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter but after 30 minutes of trying to slide the top of the engine out of the way so I could measure the valve clearances I lost the will to live and gave up on checking them. Do you have to remove everything above the engine before you can get the top engine cover off? Thermostat, hoses etc? Has anyone done it and would you recommend me having another stab at it (not looking forward to it) and how many hours would a dealer charge you for checking the clearances and syncing the throtle bodies? __________________ Black 2005 Kawasaki Z750S ex 2002 Suzuki GS500 K2, 2001 Piaggio X9 125, 2004 Taishan Commuter 50cc

04-04-08, 08:53 PM	#11
Expat Site Elder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 964	Changed mine tonight, it is fiddly but nothing a few skinned knuckles didn't take care of! Glad I don't do it everyday! __________________ Expat. Black 03 Z1000. Shortened CF Akrapovic slip ons. K&N filter + air box mod. Powercommander III. Speedohealer. Twin light conversion. Renthal ultra lows. Bar end mirrors. Tail tidy. Sargent seat. Renntec grab rail (only fitted when passengers are on!) Shock racing LED mini turn signals. Throttle quickener. Motovation frame and fork sliders. Rizoma case sliders. Shorty Pazzo levers. Hyperpro RSC damper. Driven +3 520 chain conversion 06 ZX10R wheels with stock wavy rotors. Custom stainless steel wheel spacers, footpeg pins, bar dampers and caliper spacers. 06 ZX10R front and rear brakes. Black HEL lines with Red fittings. 07 Silver ZX6R forks with Race Tech .95 springs. 06 ZX6R shock. 06 ZX6R front fender. 05 GSXR600 Track bike 84 Yamaha RZ350 restoration project.... 88 YSR50 00 KTM 200 EXC. 07 Kawasaki KX100

04-06-08, 03:32 PM	#12
climb21cj Site Elder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 555	^^^ +1 skinned knuckles is all you need, cursing does help, the louder the better. i did mine at 12k and will probly do them sooner after running ultra rich for 1k miles before i got my dyno tune __________________ go green, or go home

04-08-10, 01:57 PM	#14
AKSnowman Rising Star Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rotary Hell, MA Posts: 435	i just changed mine the other day...... what a difference that made. i was getting a little impatient with the third plug as well but finally got it out, it was a b***h to get back in as well. __________________ 2001 ZR-7S(sold) 2003 Z1000 -08 ZX6R S.E. red fork swap -Muzzy exhaust with Leo Vince mid pipe -Integrated LED tail lights -Vortex Spools -Vortex 45T rear sprocket -520 Chain conversion -Home made license plate bracket with white LED lights -Blacked out gauge (courtesy of GOODRODE) -Red MONSTER ASSAULT starter cover bling -Spiegler front brake lines -GSG Engine Sliders -Matisse 35mm Tail Lifter Bones -Gun Metal Gray powder-coated wheels - Trackside Bar End Mirrors -Renthal handlebars -Removal of the Rad Covers Wish list for my wife - -05 ZX10 front and rear caliper swap -PCIII with K & N filter

03-19-07, 02:18 AM	#2
swoof Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 109	You still haven't gotten the pics up??

03-19-07, 08:42 AM	#3
lmj301 Site Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 841	no one cared to explain how, and i gave up.

03-19-07, 09:33 AM	#4
kawamania Supreme Being Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: salisbury md Posts: 1,477	how many miles on your plugs? what kind of shape where they in? I was thinking of changing mine but they only have 8000 mileson them and bike runs great. so I have not bothered yet.

03-19-07, 02:40 PM	#5
lmj301 Site Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 841	plugs were in pretty good shape. the center electrode was worn though.

03-19-07, 05:46 PM	#6
RS117 Supreme Being Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: vermont Posts: 3,753	To attach pics when you are starting a thread or replying to thread scroll down to additional options. Go into manage attachments you can browse and upload pics from there.

03-20-07, 09:38 AM	#8
lmj301 Site Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 841	thanks

04-08-10, 01:51 PM	#13
lmj301 Site Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 841	changing plugs again, how fun. i'm glad this is still on here though.

04-08-10, 02:39 PM	#15
UglyMutt Rising Star Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 184	Im thinking about changing my plugs this weekend. What plugs are people running here? I think Ill go with NGK iridium's any input on this is welcome.

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