M magneto Member Nov 14, 2001 179 0 Dec 17, 2007 #1 Can you remove the spark plug on this bike without removing the gas tank? Is there a special spark plug tool? I've owned a lot of Hondas but this is my first KTM and I feel like a newbie...
Can you remove the spark plug on this bike without removing the gas tank? Is there a special spark plug tool? I've owned a lot of Hondas but this is my first KTM and I feel like a newbie...
R Rotorranch Member Feb 10, 2007 436 0 Dec 17, 2007 #2 You should be able to get it with a 21mm or 13/16in wrench. I use a combination wrench. KTM does have a tool kit that came with the bike, with a plug wrench. Rotor
You should be able to get it with a 21mm or 13/16in wrench. I use a combination wrench. KTM does have a tool kit that came with the bike, with a plug wrench. Rotor
F flyingfuzzball Member May 10, 2007 957 0 Dec 18, 2007 #3 Rotorranch said: You should be able to get it with a 21mm or 13/16in wrench. I use a combination wrench. KTM does have a tool kit that came with the bike, with a plug wrench. Rotor Click to expand... yep mine had one. i couldnt figure out how to get the plug out till i saw the wrench in the tool kit.
Rotorranch said: You should be able to get it with a 21mm or 13/16in wrench. I use a combination wrench. KTM does have a tool kit that came with the bike, with a plug wrench. Rotor Click to expand... yep mine had one. i couldnt figure out how to get the plug out till i saw the wrench in the tool kit.
lawman LIFETIME SPONSOR Sep 20, 1999 762 0 Jan 21, 2008 #4 easiest way is with the motion pro ratcheting plug wrench. still tight but much better & entirely doable.
easiest way is with the motion pro ratcheting plug wrench. still tight but much better & entirely doable.
BadgerMan Mi. Trail Riders Jan 1, 2001 2,479 10 Jan 21, 2008 #5 It's a cinch when you have the wrench that comes in the KTM tool kit. Now getting the cap back on the plug after you reinstall it is another story!
It's a cinch when you have the wrench that comes in the KTM tool kit. Now getting the cap back on the plug after you reinstall it is another story!
M magneto Member Nov 14, 2001 179 0 Jan 22, 2008 Thread starter #6 I bought my bike used and it didn't come with any of the OEM wrenches. I will try the Motion Pro wrench. Thanks for the replies.
I bought my bike used and it didn't come with any of the OEM wrenches. I will try the Motion Pro wrench. Thanks for the replies.
BadgerMan Mi. Trail Riders Jan 1, 2001 2,479 10 Jan 22, 2008 #7 http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/ratchet_spark_plug_wrench_kit/
M magneto Member Nov 14, 2001 179 0 Jan 23, 2008 Thread starter #8 The link to that site is going to cost me a whole lot more than $22.99... they have a lot of nice tools! :)
The link to that site is going to cost me a whole lot more than $22.99... they have a lot of nice tools! :)
BadgerMan Mi. Trail Riders Jan 1, 2001 2,479 10 Jan 23, 2008 #9 magneto said: The link to that site is going to cost me a whole lot more than $22.99... they have a lot of nice tools! :) Click to expand... Yep, and then the temptation never ends as you end up on their monthly e-mail distribution list after you place your first order.
magneto said: The link to that site is going to cost me a whole lot more than $22.99... they have a lot of nice tools! :) Click to expand... Yep, and then the temptation never ends as you end up on their monthly e-mail distribution list after you place your first order.