Master Betty Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 I followed Warchild's guide as well (thanks). Piece of cake, even for a goof like me... Hardest part? (get this) figuring out the reason why I couldn't get the new plug to thread properly was because I'm an a-hole and put it in upside down! :oops: What an idiot. Oh well, it's funny now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Every time I pull my bike apart to do some maintenance, I'm grateful to have access to: http://www.cbr1100xx.org/faq/maint_plug-filter.htm :grin: Did my plug/airfilter change in record time tonight. Now, to go out and "test" it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Hey.. it's probably worth saying that even though you have a 99 bird, you should do the Iridium (sp?) plugs, as they last quite a bit longer, albeit they are more expensive. If you go that route, you won't have to do it again any time soon :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 I have a '98 (carb'ed) bird, and yes... I went with the Iridium plugs. :grin: And as far as being more expensive: I paid $7.06 per plug from ronayers.com. They had the stock plug for $5.95. I believe retail for the stock plug is something like $8.33. So, I SAVED money by going with the Iridium! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 If you go that route, you won't have to do it again any time soon  :cool: How long are the change intervals with Iridium? I usually follow the manual and do them at 8K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdxx Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I've only had to change my plugs once so far, and in spite of all the recommendations on the board, I had to be anal and go the service manual route. Never again. I'd much rather work over the top of the engine than lay on the floor and change the plugs in Braille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Braille... what?!... :headscratch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Braille...work by touch... From the top you can actually see what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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