Best spark plug wrench/socket for these early generation bikes?

I'm thinking the wrench/socket that came with the tool kit would be the best.

What have you found to be other alternatives, if any?

Thanks!

 

The stock one has been A-1 for me


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The one out the the tool kit, by far. It is thin enough to get into the well. It is just the right height to get around the corner and then sticks up just the right amount. Sure, you might get an 1/8 of a turn then have to flip your wrench over to get another 1/8, and repeat. Worth it.

If the engine is out or the radiator is removed and the tank is off, I have a Snap-On that is thin wall enough to get into the well.

 

my favorite super-useful factory tool kit wrench is hond's, the box-end offset combinaation wrench 10mm and 12mm. perfectly designed to fit the sparkplug socket front or rear cylinders.

sorry i cant find a photo but im sure someone will.

 

Just think.... some guy in Japan back in the 70's took months and months designing the HONDA SPARK PLUG WRENCH. I remember my 1975 CB550F had that wrench WAYYYY back then. Honda ...you gotta love 'em

 

Is this the one?

89216-MBG-000

https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/89216-MBG-000?gad_source=1

 

The best one is the one that works. I still have a thin wall socket attached to an extension with electrical tape that I used 18 years ago. It worked great, so never tried for anything else.

 

I gotta say i'm not usually pulling the plugs unless i've already got other stuff out, and then a basic thin wall socket with a rathcet works great for me.

 

Joey (Dunlop) agrees...

 

Dang that is a slick tool roll, i'm using the factory old plastic one like a chump.

 

It's the kit from the VF1000R. The best Honda tool kit I've come across... well, at least on a bike I've owned.

This is from the 1976 Gold Wing LTD

 

Dang that leather one is fancy, thanks for sharing

 

Under no circumstances would I use a cat to contribute to spark plug removal...regardless of the vehicle.

 

Joey Dunlop is a great shop helper. Freddie Spencer is now guarding them for me.

 

It all began with a litter of 4 who showed up as orphans here back in '06.......





No longer with us now....but when they were....they were my constant companions outside..........

 

Too cool


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Speaking of Amazon.....for $12.49 you can get this collection....4 of which are the correct size for our plugs.......

uxcell 7 Pcs Ignition Spark Plug Spanner Set Dual-Ended Wrench Socket

 

Which 3? #4 & #6 might be the correct length.

 

What is the required length? I will check and let you know......

 

Let me pull one out this weekend and I'll let you know.