oldcarsaz
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How do you replace the rear spark plugs on a 2008 breva sport? I've tried every metric and standard socket and nothing fits. There is no room around the plug.
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Thin wall socket?
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Averb
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I just ground down a cheap plug socket using a disk sander
Steve
Steve
kiwi dave
GT Reference
I purchased a suitable socket from Moto International, but Harpers now have a cheaper version.
harpermoto.com/spark-plug-socket.html
harpermoto.com/spark-plug-socket.html
The trick for installing the inner plugs is to insert the plug into a section of spare fuel line. The use the furl line to insert and turn the plug in. If it doesn't go in easily, it is crossed, back out and try again. Then even a not straight socket will seat the plug. Also coat the threads with anti seize. They remain in so long it makes the next removal easy.
kiwi croc
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I just got a friend to turn down a normal socket on his lathe. it only took a few mins and it works fine.
One of these "Spark Plug Socket/Extension 5/8" work OK: motionpro.com/product/08-0239
I used John's fuel line advice. It's worth giving the plug hole a burst of compressed air to clear out any crap.
I used John's fuel line advice. It's worth giving the plug hole a burst of compressed air to clear out any crap.
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Exactly.
Bill
Bill
07JGM
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Hi all,
I've troubles in sourcing a fitting 16mm spark plug socket locally. What is the outside diameter for a socket which actually fits the inner spark plugs?
Regards, Jan
I've troubles in sourcing a fitting 16mm spark plug socket locally. What is the outside diameter for a socket which actually fits the inner spark plugs?
Regards, Jan
Doesn’t the spark plug wrench in the tool kit under the seat fit?
I use mine alot, it's normal plug socket I put on a grinder and made the end going in like a long taper. Grind it, check fit, Grind it, check fit, it works and is stronger than the junk for a lawn mower.
That why you get what appears to be a $%^*@# little stamped steel socket in tool kits - as that's all that will fit in some places and you don't need a Impact Gun quality socket to strip the Plug threads when installing them 
As I already said to obviously deaf ears and/or blind eyes, not that i would know I guess, even though I OWN THIS EXACT MOTORCYCLE.
The factory tool is right in the red bag toolkit, right under the seat. You don't have to buy diddly-squat!
You only have to open the seat, remove the took rom the tool kit, remove the tank, and the same wrench, removes the outer (one side of the tool) and the inner (the other side of the tool) spark plugs.
If your plugs are so overtightened that this will not remove them, then you have more serious problems because this wrench works just fine and is plenty strong to snap a spark plug right in half.
For the life of me I cannot understand posts like this sometimes...
The factory tool is right in the red bag toolkit, right under the seat. You don't have to buy diddly-squat!
You only have to open the seat, remove the took rom the tool kit, remove the tank, and the same wrench, removes the outer (one side of the tool) and the inner (the other side of the tool) spark plugs.
If your plugs are so overtightened that this will not remove them, then you have more serious problems because this wrench works just fine and is plenty strong to snap a spark plug right in half.
For the life of me I cannot understand posts like this sometimes...
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The V7 III have crap for a toolkit - I thought mine was Missing things until I saw this -
All I have is the screw driver and 1 Allen/Hex key !
All I have is the screw driver and 1 Allen/Hex key !
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Have you used that too? A good 3/8 inch drive socket makes the job so much easier that using that tool.
You're kidding right? I have just about every tool known to God and man but yes, I have verified that the tool works and works fine. No, it's not pretty, but functional 100%. You only need it for the final tightening or the initial loosening. The rest you can do with your fingers or a piece of hose pressed onto the spark plug.
My point was, that instead of all of those repetitive pleas for measurements, responses, and back and forth mumbo jumbo, the answer to his problem is right under his seat.
The poster 07JGM was obviously unable to figure out how to order from Amazon to Holland, (IDK), so I was simply trying to say that the immediate solution to your problem is under your seat. Nothing more.
Somebody once told me, that you can get to a place in a Model T or a Ferrari, but both will get you there all the same.
07JGM
Tuned and Synch'ed
For reference when a future question arises:
Orderded this socket from Amazon; outside diameter: 19,75 - 19,80 mm.
Worked like a charm on my 2007 Norge.
Jan
Orderded this socket from Amazon; outside diameter: 19,75 - 19,80 mm.
Worked like a charm on my 2007 Norge.
Jan
It would have been very helpful if you had stated that you had a Norge!
The original post was for a 1200 Sport which is what I thought you had all along.
It’s good that you got it sorted out.
The original post was for a 1200 Sport which is what I thought you had all along.
It’s good that you got it sorted out.
Luxury! I have a screwdriver and a C spanner.