Spark plug change
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Nice. At what mileage did you change your spark plugs?
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From: Deer Park Tx
Im right under 8k. The service manual states to change every 2 years or 30k. Shes a 2018 so decided to change them out but to be honest they didnt look too bad. Was fairly easy to do. Main thing is to be careful and not accidentally scratch anything haha
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From: Deer Park Tx
Yea if I had to put a mileage on when to change them Id say 15k. 2 screws on the gauge console, conector for it is in front of the tank with a grommet and that comes off. 2 bolts on the tank, lift up to disconnect fuel pump connector then try to start bike to purge the fuel system from pressure. Tooless Quick disconnect for fuel line and a slip on small vent hose under the tank and thats pretty much it!
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From: SW Ohio
Thanks. I'm setting right at 29k miles now. On previous non-Harley bikes I've had, it always seemed that the recommended spark plug interval was way earlier than needed. I'll still do my plugs here soon, but if they look really good when I change them, I might go 40k before the next change.
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What did you use to remove the spark plug boots on the right side? I see a number of tools available to remove the plug boots online, but I'm not going to just order a bunch in the hopes one will work.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: SW Ohio
What did you use to remove the spark plug boots on the right side? I see a number of tools available to remove the plug boots online, but I'm not going to just order a bunch in the hopes one will work.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
It also helps not to have a full 5 gallons in the tank. Ride as needed to get the tank low.
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From: Deer Park Tx
What did you use to remove the spark plug boots on the right side? I see a number of tools available to remove the plug boots online, but I'm not going to just order a bunch in the hopes one will work.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
Also, doesn't it take three hands at one point? One to hold the rear of the tank up and two to disconnect the fuel pump connector.
