Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Active Topics

Welcome to Kawasaki Owners Club. We hope you enjoy your visit.

We specialise in technical information & assistance for anyone seeking advice for all Kawasaki motorcycles.
To gain access to all Forums you will need to become a member.
This site is ad free to members.

Would new members please post a hello in Welcome to the forum before asking questions on the board


Join Kawasakiownersclub.com!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
GPZ600R nightmare!
Topic Started: Oct 5 2006, 07:49 PM (1,775 Views)
shanekerry
Member
[ *  * ]
hi there i recently bought an '87 GPZ600R trying to do a simple job like change the spark plugs as there dead

This task seems impossible to complete, its a 12mm spark plug socket (actual size 18mm) However I have tried 4 different sockets and they all seem to be too wide to fit into the head, the socket seems to get about an inch in and then wont go any further and gets stuck. this is as you can imagine really really annoying lol

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem with the bike, or maybe my engine is just screwed, its almost as if the whole for the plug is tappered and gets smaller as it goes in lol

anyway any help would be great thanks.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
zzr600pilot
Unregistered

shanekerry
Oct 5 2006, 08:49 PM
hi there i recently bought an '87 GPZ600R trying to do a simple job like change the spark plugs as there dead

This task seems impossible to complete, its a 12mm spark plug socket (actual size 18mm) However I have tried 4 different sockets and they all seem to be too wide to fit into the head, the socket seems to get about an inch in and then wont go any further and gets stuck. this is as you can imagine really really annoying lol

Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem with the bike, or maybe my engine is just screwed, its almost as if the whole for the plug is tappered and gets smaller as it goes in lol

anyway any help would be great thanks.

had the same problem not long ago so i purchased one from my local bike shop for a fiver - annoying aint it?
Quote Post Goto Top
 
shanekerry
Member
[ *  * ]
yeah it is annoying now have 4 sockets all the same size has cost me about 20 quid just trying to get the plugs out lol

Managed to get one the right size now though draper expert make one 12mm works a treat
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
psychomike
Member
[ *  * ]
Next thing you have to take note is the radiator and cooling system. Had a friend who owns a similar bike rode a 200Km twisties only to do an emergency stop just in time to watch steam bellowing out from the bike with coolant and water spewing out from the bike.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
JackKXF250
Member
[ *  * ]
I had the same problem with the plug sockets on my KXF.. i ended up grinding the outside off one of my old sockets til it fit haha
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
zzr600pilot
Unregistered

:693 guard that socket with your life mate!!!
hope all goes well - happy riding
Quote Post Goto Top
 
rocket
Member Avatar
Member
[ *  * ]
There is a socket in your Kawasaki tool kit which came with the bike that fits perfectly. If yours is missing, try to located one at motorcycle wreakers.

Good Luck

Rocket. :445
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
dogdragon
Unregistered

Looks like some of you got ripped when you bought your sockets, I only paid a fiver for mine.
I don't think I ever used the car type that came with my socket set, lol.
You'll find that socket you got can be used on plenty of other machines though, from suitcase generators to petrol stone cutters to chainsaws, so it is a very useful too.
Have fun
Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
ZetaBoards - Free Forum Hosting
ZetaBoards gives you all the tools to create a successful discussion community.
Learn More · Sign-up for Free
« Previous Topic · Tech Talk · Next Topic »
Add Reply





© KOC


Copyright © 1999-2018 All rights reserved www.kawasakiownersclub.com






eXTReMe Tracker