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Hi can anyone confirm this is correct spark plugs for my engine please, NGK BKR7EKC Thanks.

MotorWorks have got them all listed here -

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... 5_30_VA_65

Pete

milleplod wrote:MotorWorks have got them all listed here -

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... 5_30_VA_65

Pete

Thanks Pete for link to motorworks do you really need all them tools just to remove plugs ?? regards also a Pete.

I found you really do need a Thin wall socket for the centre spark plug - I had a set of thin walled sockets but still ended up buying the one from MotorWorks and yes you do need the tool to pull out the stick coil.

I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Tapio wrote:I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Until you pierce the coil or put scratches on your head covers

The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:I found you really do need a Thin wall socket for the centre spark plug - I had a set of thin walled sockets but still ended up buying the one from MotorWorks and yes you do need the tool to pull out the stick coil.

I have not looked in tool kit yet lets hope tools are still in their if not I will get them ordered up thanks for your help again.

Tapio wrote:I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Hi works for most but don't really mind buying a tool if really necessary thanks Tapio

The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:

Tapio wrote:I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Until you pierce the coil or put scratches on your head covers

That would be just my luck

I've got one of these, although from memory I only paid around £6/7 for it -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALUMINIUM ... xyeglTbMJE

Pete

milleplod wrote:I've got one of these, although from memory I only paid around £6/7 for it -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALUMINIUM ... xyeglTbMJE

Pete

Hi Pete, Do they need to be metal ? are they difficult to pull out then as have not tried removing one yet.

No, they don't need to be. I've never had an original one - I think they're a metal spring thing that hooks round opposite sides of the coil end to give you the 'grip' needed to pull it off. They're very similar to the ones that come with cars to pull off wheelnut caps. The one in the link appealed to me because its machined from a solid chunk of aluminium.....very nice!

The coil isn't hard to get out, but it does need a firm pull, so you need something with a good grip. Mine 'bites' around most of the coil end - the original type (I think) just grips at 2 points.

Pete

Same tool as mine - works a treat

milleplod wrote:No, they don't need to be. I've never had an original one - I think they're a metal spring thing that hooks round opposite sides of the coil end to give you the 'grip' needed to pull it off. They're very similar to the ones that come with cars to pull off wheelnut caps. The one in the link appealed to me because its machined from a solid chunk of aluminium.....very nice!

The coil isn't hard to get out, but it does need a firm pull, so you need something with a good grip. Mine 'bites' around most of the coil end - the original type (I think) just grips at 2 points.

Pete

Hi Pete certainly built to last but could a tool that is made of metallic material mark the paint ?

I suppose, if you held it in one hand against a painted surface, then with your other hand wacked it with a hammer....it could mark the paint. But....using it as its meant to be used over the last 5 years....I've managed not to!

Pete