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Post by marco on May 5, 2014 15:11:39 GMT 1
Hey all, I'm just servicing my RC33 ready for the summer and I noticed there are 2 spark plugs per cylinder (I only bought the bike on a whim late last year and it's been sat outside all over winter) I'm assuming both plugs are the same type? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on May 6, 2014 6:28:59 GMT 1
Yes, all 4 plugs are the same
Two are a pain to get at. Much better if you remove the tank first.
GvS
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Post by marco on May 6, 2014 12:06:11 GMT 1
Thank you for your prompt reply 'GVS' I already had the tank off and that's when I spotted the twin spark plugs! Front one was a real pain to get at because I don't have 12 inch long fingers with a grip of steel! Bike is now fully serviced, cleaned and ready to go - well it would be if rainwater hadn't got into the tank over the winter - bugger.
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Post by anchovy on Jun 1, 2014 0:52:36 GMT 1
also just found out about the 4 plugs. even with tank removed i cant get a socket onto the hidden plug.
are there special tools involved ?
thanks, Anchovy.
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Post by ssray on Jun 1, 2014 8:08:11 GMT 1
Only the original plug socket
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Post by anchovy on Jun 2, 2014 1:20:36 GMT 1
amazingly the original toolkit was with the bike, but the tube spanner in it wont work  A. |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jun 2, 2014 14:32:04 GMT 1
Seems like somebody tightened the plug too hard.
Try drowning it in penetrating oil.
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Post by anchovy on Jun 4, 2014 0:10:11 GMT 1
no i cant get it onto the plug. the angle seems to be wrong.
A.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Jun 4, 2014 6:29:40 GMT 1
no i cant get it onto the plug. the angle seems to be wrong. A. Does your socket correctly fit on the 2 spark plugs that can be reached easily? |
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Post by anchovy on Jun 5, 2014 0:16:12 GMT 1
yes it fits OK  |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jun 5, 2014 6:39:25 GMT 1
Is it the one behind the rad?
If so release the rad fixing bolts and rotate the rad forward to gi e you the space.
You may need a mate to support the rad to keep the pipes connected.
Good luck.
Rj
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Post by rob on Jul 28, 2014 23:59:42 GMT 1
Probably a bit late but...there's a plastic heat shield behind the top of the radiator which is retained by three studs - two one side, one the other. Raise each stud's centre core with a thin flat screwdriver and remove the shield to the side and out of the frame (fiddly but do-able). That'll give you better access to the front l/plug. The original kit socket has to be j-u-s-t at the right angle for it to slip over the plug. There shouldn't be a need to move the rad in my experience if you have the Honda tool.
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Post by undercover on Aug 13, 2014 21:35:43 GMT 1
the front spark plug on the left hand side is the problem one the tool will drop the spark plug into the hole and the spark plug will be flat against the wall of the cylinder so dropping the tool to try and seat the spark plug is impossible its very hard to get it back out. don't bother make sure you have all the other 3 spark plugs in and with there caps boots or what ever they are called www.cmsnl.com/honda-ntv650-revere-1997-englandmkh_model3787/cap-noise-2-suppr_30701mf5000/#.U-vKEqPfGqMnow start the ignition the compression will lift the spark plug and make it sit up proud so you can drop the tool in and fit the spark plug i just replaced the valve rocker covers and cleaned my carbs the spark plugs and had to be removed a few times and it is the only way to do it |
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Post by Ou bla D on Jul 26, 2015 10:54:04 GMT 1
Hey all, I'm just servicing my RC33 ready for the summer and I noticed there are 2 spark plugs per cylinder (I only bought the bike on a whim late last year and it's been sat outside all over winter) I'm assuming both plugs are the same type? Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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