Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test

McVaaahhh · Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 09:01 AM

I can't seem to get the plugs out of the Kawi.

I'm assuming it's a 5/8 socket, but the problem I am having is that the 5/8 does NOT fit down the sleeve to the plug. I've tried pretty much every socket that will fit down the sleeve, but none of them will turn the plug, they just spin.

So, has anybody changed the plugs on a zx7 before? What size socket do I need?

I can't get the bike to fire so I was going to pull a plug to see if I get any spark. Is there a better way to test to see if I'm getting juice to the plugs without pulling them?

Thanks!

pilot · Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 10:48 AM

It would be rare that all you plugs would crap out at the same time.

Pull a plug wire, stick a small diameter Phillips head screwdriver in the end of the plug wire then hold the metal shaft near a ground (engine block) turn the key over and watch for spark. If there is no spark then pull the lead wire from the coil (or whatever crazy tech you bike is made from) and do the test that way also. Many times the wire becomes loose. Also, check you ignition circuit breaker/fuse/wiring. Sometime the wire is a fusable link that can blow and you can see this by a blister on the wire. Good luck.

McVaaahhh · Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Bought a tester from AutoZone for $8.00. I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't an electrical problem first.

Ends up the fuel pump is disconnected, but I don't see the other end that it plugs in to. :shrug:

Going to rig it so the pump runs and see if I can't get this monster to fire up.

Devaclis · Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 01:36 PM

If you wiz on it and it does not start, you should probably just get another bike.

DYNO · Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 07:47 PM

I had to buy a special tool to get the plugs out of my ZX7R. I have about 200 sockets and couldnt find one that would work. I paid $12 to Fay Myers and had the plugs out in about 20 minutes.

Where are you at? Maybe you can just borrow mine.

McVaaahhh · Mon Aug 6th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DYNO

I had to buy a special tool to get the plugs out of my ZX7R. I have about 200 sockets and couldnt find one that would work. I paid $12 to Fay Myers and had the plugs out in about 20 minutes.

Where are you at? Maybe you can just borrow mine.

Yeah, that's what I needed, and ended up borrowing one on Saturday.

Thanks for your offer though, I appreciate it.

Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#1
McVaaahhh Gold Member Yearly Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,100	Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test I can't seem to get the plugs out of the Kawi. I'm assuming it's a 5/8 socket, but the problem I am having is that the 5/8 does NOT fit down the sleeve to the plug. I've tried pretty much every socket that will fit down the sleeve, but none of them will turn the plug, they just spin. So, has anybody changed the plugs on a zx7 before? What size socket do I need? I can't get the bike to fire so I was going to pull a plug to see if I get any spark. Is there a better way to test to see if I'm getting juice to the plugs without pulling them? Thanks! __________________ '02 RC-51 - Street '05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet. "Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride." ~Dave Karlotski

Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#2
pilot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Well...It's a dry heat. Posts: 4,592	Re: Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test It would be rare that all you plugs would crap out at the same time. Pull a plug wire, stick a small diameter Phillips head screwdriver in the end of the plug wire then hold the metal shaft near a ground (engine block) turn the key over and watch for spark. If there is no spark then pull the lead wire from the coil (or whatever crazy tech you bike is made from) and do the test that way also. Many times the wire becomes loose. Also, check you ignition circuit breaker/fuse/wiring. Sometime the wire is a fusable link that can blow and you can see this by a blister on the wire. Good luck. __________________ MSF-RiderCoach,TOTAL CONTROL Advanced Riding Clinic-Level 1/Level 2 Instructor Ricky Orlando Motorcycle School, Rider Workshop-USA Suspension Academy Graduate 1 + 1 = 3 Writer, 2008 MRA Season Program-Feature Article, "The Colorado Sportbike Club" Mngr., TerraNova Team Racing, MRA #112 Andrew Gillespie, Novice GTU Champion/Rookie of the Year-2007 Member: AMA* Red Cross--Disaster Assessment Team Captain, CPR, AED, First Aid, Veteran-USAF-K-9 Handler

Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#3
McVaaahhh Gold Member Yearly Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,100	Re: Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test Bought a tester from AutoZone for $8.00. I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't an electrical problem first. Ends up the fuel pump is disconnected, but I don't see the other end that it plugs in to. :shrug: Going to rig it so the pump runs and see if I can't get this monster to fire up. __________________ '02 RC-51 - Street '05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet. "Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride." ~Dave Karlotski

Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 01:36 PM	#4
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test If you wiz on it and it does not start, you should probably just get another bike. __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Sat Aug 4th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#5
DYNO Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Centennial Posts: 78	Re: Spark Plug Removal / Spark Test I had to buy a special tool to get the plugs out of my ZX7R. I have about 200 sockets and couldnt find one that would work. I paid $12 to Fay Myers and had the plugs out in about 20 minutes. Where are you at? Maybe you can just borrow mine. __________________

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