Gapping CR10EK's

[schmeg]

I've never installed plugs with duel electrodes, so I'm not sure as to how going about gapping these things. They aren't too far off. The center electrode seems quite flexible, but the side ones are so short they are almost unbendable. If i'd have to guess, you don't need to do anything to them, or you move the center electrode to get the same gap on both sides.

 

[KnappAttack]

Lots of info lately on that. Do a search. DON'T GAP THEM. Put them in and don't look back. If you bend the center electrode you could break and /or crack the ceramic.

 

[schmeg]

Thanks. Jay

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Just installed mine today....quite abit to remove to get down to the plugs....after i loosend the old plugs I used a magnet to pull them up and out....abit tricky.

also,noticed that the 10mm bolt which holds down the rubber snout was veryh tight,and had locktight on them....anyone who talks of changing plugs on trail,i dont think so!.

BTW,no gapping required.

Dan

 

[schmeg]

I was a bone head on the first one and tried gapping it. The center electrode was bent at one point. I think I'll replace it before I button up the machine. It is a chore. I'm using the supplied plug wrench with a 14mm socket and ectension on it to remove the plugs. Seems to work fine. No magnet needed.

 

[BlueByYou2000]

Just installed mine today....quite abit to remove to get down to the plugs....after i loosend the old plugs I used a magnet to pull them up and out....abit tricky.

also,noticed that the 10mm bolt which holds down the rubber snout was veryh tight,and had locktight on them....anyone who talks of changing plugs on trail,i dont think so!.

BTW,no gapping required.

Dan

In the tool box in the trunk, there is a plug tool that has a rubber fitting inside that grabs ahold of the plug so you dont have to use a magnet or needle nose pliers to get them out...BBY

 

[170plus]

the plug tool in the tool kit has the rubber to grab the plug "without " the cap on it lik ein the rx1,i couldnt get it to go over the "cap" on my plug so pulled it out and used the plug wrench to loosen and a magnet to remove plug,if a guy was to try to change the plugs on the side of the trail i think he would make out better just walking home,espscially if you try to use the toolkit,glad we wont have plug problems with the 4strokes huh

 

[ROCKERDAN]

NO CHIT!...wow,i have never even looked into that yammie toolbox kit..

I guess ya learn something new everyday!..

thanks guys!....
Dan

 

[Cobalt]

Very easy way to remove the old plugs, take the coil and stick it in the hole after you loosen the plug, it will grab the plug every time!

Cobalt

 

[**sj**]

I gapped my denso cr10ek equiv's?

 

[PeeWee]

Very easy way to remove the old plugs, take the coil and stick it in the hole after you loosen the plug, it will grab the plug every time!

Cobalt

I did the same as Cobalt. Twist the plug loose and use the rubber end on the plug boot to pull them out easily. My $-.02

 

[DoktorC]

I use a short peice of rubber fuel line..

I've never..ever..had occastion to change a plug on the trail I don't know why you ever would. It takes me about 25minutes taking my time to do the plugs in the race sled...that's not a huge deal for once a year..

 

[schmeg]

I actually used the plug tool in the kit. After putting it on the installed plug, put a 14mm socket with a 10 inch extension over the end of the plug tool, then use a "shorty" ratchet. They all came out in no time. Just put the new plug in the plug tool before hand. This setup with a 10mm +8mm socket to remove the headlight pod and the plug cap hold downs is all you need besides a small phillips and a small flat blade screwdriver. Its not that bad after doing it. Trailside wouldn't be very fun, but not disaster.

Try changing them on an FST. Total buzzkill! Seat removal, tank removal,,,dash assembly removal. Were talking hours of work.