Observations today

[eddfive]

The stock cross over pipe has an "s" shape as it leaves to go under the bike, hopefully the aftermarket exhaust guys fix that. The spark plugs on top that require the tank to be lifted or taken off requires a special tool to remove the boot. Should be fun.

[eddfive]

view of rear spark plug. Dealer did not have special tool yet.

[PoorUB]

The sparkplug tool is no big deal. It is just a boot puller so the Neanderthals out there don't yank the wire off and rip it out of the boot.

[Breeze]

People are worrying about that damn spark plug, like they are riding pre mix two strokes.  I change my plugs when they get corroded and crappy looking on the outside. Never notice any change in mpg or performance.

[rbabos]

Well, if they don't have the tool yet, I guess they will be taking chunks out of the boot with needle nose pliers and marking the chrome up while at it. It really isn't needed but does make life a tad easier.
Ron

[JC 92FXRS]

People are worrying about that damn spark plug, like they are riding pre mix two strokes.  I change my plugs when they get corroded and crappy looking on the outside. Never notice any change in mpg or performance.

I agree, and if they're using plugs like what's in automobiles now (Iridium or Platinum) they'll be good for 60K plus anyway.
Jeff

[PoorUB]

With my 2010 I ran the sparkplugs to 45,000 miles. I looked at them at 30,000 miles and they looked great, but at 45k the wear on them was obvious, so I will run them to 30k then change them. At that rate about 75℅ of the riders out there will never need to change them. I have no clue why anyone would swap them out every year!

[rbabos]

People are worrying about that damn spark plug, like they are riding pre mix two strokes.  I change my plugs when they get corroded and crappy looking on the outside. Never notice any change in mpg or performance.

I agree, and if they're using plugs like what's in automobiles now (Iridium or Platinum) they'll be good for 60K plus anyway.
Jeff

They won't if they start up with a big blue cloud of smoke each time.
Ron

[Tattoo]

we got our specialty tools weeks ago.

[HV]

Same here got the SPECIAL Tool a wile back.....Im sure most have them now

[glens]

Maybe the mention above of not having them yet was "not having them for sale yet"?

[Tattoo]

The specialty tools are issued to dealers and are not for sale.

[HV]

The SPECIAL Plug tool is available from Snapon

[Latrobedyna]

The specialty tools are issued to dealers and are not for sale.

Well that bites 

[Tattoo]

You can get some of them aftermarket and has mentioned on the Tool Truck.

[Templer]

the "special" plug tool should also be used on the TC per the diagnostics manual as not to pull the wire away from the metal end. This can cause a higher resistance in the wire mucking up the ion sense for ping. They have a set range: min and max resistance per the book and can cause undue retard in timing. But tell me how many read the manual?? 

[PoorUB]

The specialty tools are issued to dealers and are not for sale.

HD is not the only place to buy special tools, especially something as simple as a spark plug boot puller.

[Herko]

Some dealers will work with you and sell to Indys the forbidden (Kent Moore) tools.

[Tattoo]

The specialty tools are issued to dealers and are not for sale.

HD is not the only place to buy special tools, especially something as simple as a spark plug boot puller.

as I stated in post #14 

[Templer]

IDEA!! Yes I took a aspirin!!! What if you use the same plug grease (dielectric type) that I still use on my car AND on my bike plug wires? H2o tight and easy removal? I crack myself up with ideas!!!! 

[Rokinrider]

Bmw boxer twins use a plug wire tool, by the time we need it they will be on Amazon and EBay