My first plug change

on my '04. Pretty straightforward. The plug tool from the kit worked, though I used a 10mm socket and wrench to turn it.

And from looking at the manual, I'd had no idea how LONG the coils were! Working the right rear out under the tank, I was beginning to wonder if I'd have to pull the tank. But it got done. And it starts and runs, and nothing stopped doing what it should, so looks like I missed doing anything to any wires.

 

Great, I'm glad for ya. How many miles were on the old set of plugs??

 

16,000. The originals looked pretty good, but I figured if I was going to pull them, might as well go ahead and replace.

 

and keep the old plugs on hand to stave off future issues...

 

Were did you get your plugs at and how much were they? I think I paid 16 a piece a few years ago?

 

Oh yeah, I always put the old ones in the boxes and set them aside, just in case.

I wound up ordering them from Amazon for $10.49 each; nobody locally had four of them. And the bike shops were a lot more expensive. I like to buy from local shops if I can, but at several dollars each difference, can't afford not to order on something like this.