Changing a plug

[ray_ray]

How do you change\remove the spark plug from a 010 TC250? It seems the plug hole is very narrow and a normal socket will not fit down low enough in the head ...

 

[timpjr]

Gonna have to use a wrench like me - - 13/16" or 21mm (metrics a little loosey) .oh sorry forgot the plugs recessed, didn't the bike come with a basic tool kit there should be a plug socket in there.

 

[ray_ray]

Gonna have to use a wrench like me - - 13/16" or 21mm (metrics a little loosey) .oh sorry forgot the plugs recessed, didn't the bike come with a basic tool kit there should be a plug socket in there.

Not sure on a special tool but a normal socket will not fit ...

 

[Freaky]

I can't find one to fit either, very narrow hole, not taken the plug out yet in 2 years!

 

[ray_ray]

I can't find one to fit either, very narrow hole, not taken the plug out yet in 2 years!

Sounds like my TXC ....

 

[Croc]

Motion Pro make one for them

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

have you tried a generic (cheap) socket. some arent made near as thick as the better made ones.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

yea google 5/8 thin wall spark plug wrench
something like this: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/65/45063/ITEM/Cruz-Tools-5-8-Spark-Plug-Socket.aspx
or steal the tool spark plug wrench out of your buddy's DRZ400 tool kit they'd work too.

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

ray, if you happen to know anyone with a stihl concrete saw over there i know ours came with thinwalled sparkplug socket wrench/screwdriver tool kinda similar to the link above that may work for you. not sure if its the same size you need offhand or not.

 

[huskybear]

My '04 husaberg 450 is the same way. The only socket that I found that will fit is the one that came in the bikes tool kit!

 

[timpjr]

Now that the ideas are flowing my Honda power washer needs a thin wall plug socket too. Maybe the lawnmower shop ....

 

[ioneater]

Socket catches the inner radius of the circular gasket that seals the valve cover at the plug recess. I used a Honda crf50's OEM plug socket. Still had to apply a little pressure to squeeze it past the gasket. Would not be fun on the trail as access to that area is tight unless tank is off.

 

[Indorider]

You can find one for one of the small (underbone) bikes that have dohc at pretty much any shop. Do they sell the Suzuki Satria 150 where you are? that's the one I use.

 

[robertk61]

Motion Pro make one for them

The motion pro one doesn't fit past the gasket around the plug, you will need one of those el-cheapo thin wall chinese ones, or take the rocker cover off.
Plug size is 14mm.

 

[TROFFER88]

On my Husaberg which seems the same in this regard, i ground down a deep socket until it fit. Works just fine

 

[dalecarlsbad]

I found one that fits as it is very thin walled.

It is one of those cheapo spark plug sockets that come in most Jap bike tool kits....not sure which kit/bike as the socket was in the misc junk box from past parts/bikes.

Could be some place to start looking.

 

[pahusky]

Cop-out on my part...but when in for a valve check I just have them put in a new plug.

Like Freaky said, I don't think you need to change it, but I'm on my 3rd new plug in one year.

Now if only we didn't need to change the tires for two years...

And yes it's a long way down in there; almost need to run the vacuum while pulling the plug depending on how much crap has been forced past the rubber cap when pressure washing.

 

[duggoey]

Cop-out on my part...but when in for a valve check I just have them put in a new plug.

Like Freaky said, I don't think you need to change it, but I'm on my 3rd new plug in one year.

Now if only we didn't need to change the tires for two years...

And yes it's a long way down in there; almost need to run the vacuum while pulling the plug depending on how much crap has been forced past the rubber cap when pressure washing.

My valve clearances were out for the first 1000km, I put it down to crap falling into the cylinder and then getting caught.

I always blow out the initial crud in the cavity, loosen the plug just a touch and then blow out the rest of the stuff that is loosened up from around the plug. Cant be too careful. I hope you find something suitable..

 

[R_Little]

When they decided to remove weight and size on this motor they were not messing around.

The 5mm cam cap bolts
The barely long enough flywheel/crank mating surface.
The tieny tiny spark plug hole.

ETC.

 

[guscycle]

...I use a cheapy socket from Harbour Freight..think I paid $1.50..(I got one from Husky when new but lent it out...never to be seen again) Oh yeah,I wipe a little grease around the socket to ease it past the seal..don't really have to,with this socket, but it helped when I was using my old regular socket.