How easy would it be to replace spark plugs on a 99 kat myself? The local shop is going to charge me 110 bucks for parts and labor .. I have never done it before and i would like to tackle this task myself...
Ad Widget
Collapse
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
X
-
Originally posted by Major Voltron View PostHow easy would it be to replace spark plugs on a 99 kat myself? The local shop is going to charge me 110 bucks for parts and labor .. I have never done it before and i would like to tackle this task myself...Extra life.
-
Originally posted by Major Voltron View Postdo i have to take the tank off ??
yes, the tank must come off. there are a few bolts and a vacuum line and a fuel line. Not hard.
the plugs are on the top of the engine, there is a cross bean that needs to be removed also.
plugs are easy, just take your time and remember what you disconnected.2004 Honda ST1300
1999 Katana 750 (sold)
Comment
-
Plugs, oil and filter are the absolute "never pay labour" jobs. And once you have done that, you'll discover a whole range of other jobs you will want to do yourself. Bottom line ... it will save you a motza ... and you'll actually do a better job.
Make sure you have the manual handy - and have read the appropriate section.
Note where things came from and hence return to. (Take photos even)
Take your time.
Comment
-
I bought a 1997 Katana that didn't run.
Apparently whoever replaced the plugs ran the wiring harness under the brace that goes above the plugs. This held the wires against the head until they eventually melted.
Soldered in six new wires and she ran great.
so....run the wiring harness over the cross brace as you found it.......other things to be careful of, don't overtighten/crossthread, don't mix up wires, before removing plugs clear debris from spark plug space(if a nut or other hard object drops into cylinder through spark plug hole, you have big problems)
1997 Katana 600 Sold
2006 Katana 600 Salvage
Comment
-
I use a shop vac to clear out anything in the spark plug recesses before removing the plugs. Put a little anti-seize compound (available in little squeeze packs at the counter in Autozone) on the plug threads and use a chunk of fuel hose to hold the new plugs while you start the threads by hand.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostI use a shop vac to clear out anything in the spark plug recesses before removing the plugs. Put a little anti-seize compound (available in little squeeze packs at the counter in Autozone) on the plug threads.
For me, when threading the new plugs, I just put vinyl gloves on.Extra life.
Comment
-
Biiiiig +1 to the anti seize, i almost snapped one off when i changed my factory plugs.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
Comment
-
If your coils/wires are still OEM, there's no way to mess them up.. they're marked.Disclaimer: If what I say seems condescending to you, it's probably not. I don't know (or care) if someone already knows something I'm saying, because for every person that does know, 100 lurkers may not. No offense is intended, but feel free to take it.
2001 Katana 750 'fighter build in progress
Comment
Comment