Accessing spark plugs - SV650.org

16-02-05, 06:28 PM

I just got my g/f a 2000 SV650. I want to change the plugs, air filter, and oil before any real riding occurs. No manual came with the bike so we ordered a Suzuki service manual. How or what is the best way to access the spark plugs on this generation bike. I have a 2002 GSXR600 so I was hoping it's just as easy as my bike. Thanks for the advice.

Red ones · 16-02-05, 06:42 PM

Get some spare knuckles! You'll need them when you get to the front plug (behind the horn after loosening the rad a bit)
The top plug is ok (under the tank and air box)

Scoobs · 16-02-05, 06:51 PM

Undo the horn and let it dangle, loosen the rad and hinge it forward. Its a tight squeeze and awkward but pretty easy. Get a spark plug spanner with a rubber ring in it and use this to pull the plug out of the hole after you have unscrewed it. The top plug is easy when you have the tank up.

Sid Squid · 16-02-05, 07:26 PM

The most suitable plug spanner is the one that comes with the bike's toolkit, it's articulated so as to easily fit into the narrow gap between the rad and the cylinder head, it is also fitted with a plug-gripping rubber insert, making it easy to remove the loosened plug.

northwind · 16-02-05, 07:34 PM

Yup, it's the only good tool in the toolkit really...

embee · 16-02-05, 08:53 PM

...and while on the subject, if the bike hasn't already got one, fit a front fender extender asap.

it'll minimise the likelihood of the V-twin turning into a 325cc single when the road gets damp.

Oh, and check that the drain holes in the plug recesses are clear, the front one comes out on the right side of the cyl head. You'll very probably find the front plug has a rusty tide mark on it where the water has been sitting in the front plug bore.

Many people recommend some waterproof grease (I use vaseline) around the front plug cap where it seats on the cylinder head to prevent water getting in. Note the arrow marks on the caps to get the alignment correct.

16-02-05, 06:28 PM	#1
youdaman Guest Posts: n/a	Accessing spark plugs I just got my g/f a 2000 SV650. I want to change the plugs, air filter, and oil before any real riding occurs. No manual came with the bike so we ordered a Suzuki service manual. How or what is the best way to access the spark plugs on this generation bike. I have a 2002 GSXR600 so I was hoping it's just as easy as my bike. Thanks for the advice.

16-02-05, 06:51 PM	#3
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	Undo the horn and let it dangle, loosen the rad and hinge it forward. Its a tight squeeze and awkward but pretty easy. Get a spark plug spanner with a rubber ring in it and use this to pull the plug out of the hole after you have unscrewed it. The top plug is easy when you have the tank up. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

16-02-05, 07:26 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The most suitable plug spanner is the one that comes with the bike's toolkit, it's articulated so as to easily fit into the narrow gap between the rad and the cylinder head, it is also fitted with a plug-gripping rubber insert, making it easy to remove the loosened plug. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

16-02-05, 07:34 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Yup, it's the only good tool in the toolkit really... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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16-02-05, 06:42 PM	#2
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Get some spare knuckles! You'll need them when you get to the front plug (behind the horn after loosening the rad a bit) The top plug is ok (under the tank and air box)

16-02-05, 08:53 PM	#6
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	...and while on the subject, if the bike hasn't already got one, fit a front fender extender asap. it'll minimise the likelihood of the V-twin turning into a 325cc single when the road gets damp. Oh, and check that the drain holes in the plug recesses are clear, the front one comes out on the right side of the cyl head. You'll very probably find the front plug has a rusty tide mark on it where the water has been sitting in the front plug bore. Many people recommend some waterproof grease (I use vaseline) around the front plug cap where it seats on the cylinder head to prevent water getting in. Note the arrow marks on the caps to get the alignment correct.