Front spark plug removal. - SV650.org

07-03-10, 05:47 PM

After having spent an entire half day battling with the front spark plug, I have finally managed to remove it - but I had to remove the radiator in doing so. I have a couple of questions:
My bike (curvy) didnt come with the toolkit, is there a place that just does the spark plug and bar bit? I'm reluctant to get the full kit from fleabay just for that bit and getting a ratchet to it is a nightmare or am I missing something?

I have tried a search, but want to know if I'm missing a trick here - any help would be appreciated!

Cheers

Ol

dizzyblonde · 07-03-10, 05:52 PM

Don't remove the radiator, find a bit o wood and wedge it in carefully between cylinder and back of rad, then get someone with small hands to remove plug.

Biker Biggles · 07-03-10, 06:20 PM

The best tool for getting that plug out is the one in the toolkit.It is just small enough to drop into the hole while leaving a bit sticking out to get a spanner on to turn.Id try and get one from somewhere.

maviczap · 07-03-10, 06:45 PM

Did it look a bit like the one on the left?

Dizzy & BB have answered your questions.

Small hands are a bit difficult to get hold of. The OEM spark plug spanner is the best one for the job

07-03-10, 07:39 PM

Ok, thanks for the quick replies! It looks like I gotta get my hands on a) the original toolkit and b) a nice girlie with small hands....!
Sounds like a plan - thanks for your help.

07-03-10, 07:40 PM

p.s - it looked worse than the one on the left - my bike wasn't serviced for four years since before I got it.......!

Shellywoozle · 07-03-10, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olisak

Ok, thanks for the quick replies! It looks like I gotta get my hands .............b) a nice girlie with small hands....!

She will only be good with ya bike tho !!

big hands are good !! ROFL

Dave20046 · 07-03-10, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

The best tool for getting that plug out is the one in the toolkit.It is just small enough to drop into the hole while leaving a bit sticking out to get a spanner on to turn.Id try and get one from somewhere.

Agree!
Before I got one I'd have to remove my radiator each time (but hey at least I always had the freshest coolant in town

) as my 'medium' extension bar for the ratchet was too long and my 'small' one was too short. Can't remember if I ever did this on an sv (as I'd got a toolkit with the purchase of a different sv) but when I did the plugs on a cbr I got my 1/2" drive ratchet, put the 3/8" converter on then used the 3/8" 'small' extension bar and it made it just the right length. If you can be bothered to pee about with stuff like that you may find you can do it without removing the rad.

07-03-10, 08:14 PM

iv just done my 1st full service on my sv650 K3, i used the spark plug spanner in the tool kit. but to get the one out by the rad, just un did the 2 screws that hold the rad on, then just lowered the rad. feels good that u can work on ur own bike

yorkie_chris · 07-03-10, 08:43 PM

Normal plug socket and a short extension and it is easy.

On curvy remove all 3 rad bolts and the horn.

07-03-10, 05:47 PM	#1
olisak Guest Posts: n/a	Front spark plug removal. After having spent an entire half day battling with the front spark plug, I have finally managed to remove it - but I had to remove the radiator in doing so. I have a couple of questions: My bike (curvy) didnt come with the toolkit, is there a place that just does the spark plug and bar bit? I'm reluctant to get the full kit from fleabay just for that bit and getting a ratchet to it is a nightmare or am I missing something? I have tried a search, but want to know if I'm missing a trick here - any help would be appreciated! Cheers Ol

07-03-10, 05:52 PM	#2
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: That front spark plug..... Don't remove the radiator, find a bit o wood and wedge it in carefully between cylinder and back of rad, then get someone with small hands to remove plug. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

07-03-10, 06:20 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: That front spark plug..... The best tool for getting that plug out is the one in the toolkit.It is just small enough to drop into the hole while leaving a bit sticking out to get a spanner on to turn.Id try and get one from somewhere. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

07-03-10, 06:45 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: That front spark plug..... Did it look a bit like the one on the left? Dizzy & BB have answered your questions. Small hands are a bit difficult to get hold of. The OEM spark plug spanner is the best one for the job __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-03-10, 07:39 PM	#5
olisak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: That front spark plug..... Ok, thanks for the quick replies! It looks like I gotta get my hands on a) the original toolkit and b) a nice girlie with small hands....! Sounds like a plan - thanks for your help.

07-03-10, 07:40 PM	#6
olisak Guest Posts: n/a	Re: That front spark plug..... p.s - it looked worse than the one on the left - my bike wasn't serviced for four years since before I got it.......!

07-03-10, 08:14 PM	#9
Damian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: That front spark plug..... iv just done my 1st full service on my sv650 K3, i used the spark plug spanner in the tool kit. but to get the one out by the rad, just un did the 2 screws that hold the rad on, then just lowered the rad. feels good that u can work on ur own bike Last edited by Damian; 07-03-10 at 08:16 PM.

07-03-10, 08:43 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: That front spark plug..... Normal plug socket and a short extension and it is easy. On curvy remove all 3 rad bolts and the horn. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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