Stupid plug nr. 3

oy05 · 02-13-2010, 03:16 AM

Maybe an old one - but do any have the part number to some kind of "wrench" (maybe the org. part) so it's human possible to change spark plug nr. 3

Thanks' in advance
Hans - DK

**HondaJim** · 02-13-2010, 04:00 AM

Part #9 in the link. 89216-MAT-000

Ronayers.com Fiche Desktop Motorcycle Honda 2002 CB900F TOOLS

marylandmike · 02-13-2010, 04:02 AM

The best one is supposedly the one that is in the 919 tool kit.

Part # is 89216-MAT-000

It's #9 in the attached pic

After beating my head on the wall when I changed plugs, I bought it. I haven't used it yet but hear it the best to get #3.

**HondaJim** · 02-13-2010, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marylandmike

The best one is supposedly the one that is in the 919 tool kit.

Part # is 89216-MAT-000

It's #9 in the attached pic

After beating my head on the wall when I changed plugs, I bought it. I haven't used it yet but hear it the best to get #3.

marylandmike · 02-13-2010, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaJim

Gotta get up earlier

**HondaJim** · 02-13-2010, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marylandmike

Gotta get up earlier

Great minds think alike though. Mine justs stays busy enough it won't let me sleep.

Bigdaa · 02-13-2010, 08:08 AM

Guys, there is only one way to decide this.........

Thunderdome: Two men enter, one man leaves.

Basspiece919 · 02-13-2010, 09:36 AM

Fastest way to change plug #3 is to just drop the motor.

ALS919 · 02-27-2010, 04:07 AM

What's so special about the "tool"? Is it just a wobble extension since it isn't a straight shot to the plug?

**HondaJim** · 02-27-2010, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALS919

What's so special about the "tool"? Is it just a wobble extension since it isn't a straight shot to the plug?

It's not impossible to change it without it. It just makes the job a whole lot easier if you have the tool. It has a rubber piece inside it that grabs the plug and the extension part has some "wobble" built into it so you can get to them easier. A deepwell socket with a universal can get pretty tall and things get in the way of it.

hornet919 · 02-27-2010, 05:16 AM

ya know, there are companies that sell nice magnetic swivel spark plug sockets other than honda, just fyi people.

UJM · 02-27-2010, 05:57 AM

Yeah, the ole #3 is a character builder, that's for sure.

While I used the socket that used to come in the tool kits, you could also get by with the right deep well socket and adapter(s) or, well, it's been a few years since I had to endure that one, trust me, there are worse things in life than ole #3.

If I get a chance, I'll borrow a 919 this spring and write up how to change it with "common" tools.

Good luck, be patient, or bring me your bike and I'll change it for free in exchange for some saddle time.

I'll need a passport and a plane ticket!

marylandmike · 02-27-2010, 08:42 AM

I have only done it without the special tool, but after that I bought one.

My experience:

The worst part wasn't getting the plug loosened, it was getting the combination of the swivel joint, extensions, socket, (and now the plug) out of the hole with the frame right above it.

Then putting the new plug in and getting it tight wasn't a problem, but when I went to pull the tool out, the socket (with the rubber insert) kept separating from the extension.

Maybe the right combination of extensions, etc... it may have been easier, but with what I had it was a PIA.

I think the special tool is probably the right length to get around all the corners you need to as well as the extension is pinned to the socket, so it won't come loose when you are taking it off the plug.

I intend to replace my plugs at the interval as the valve clearance checks, which should make it even easier with more stuff out of the way.

Sniper · 02-27-2010, 10:35 AM

I used the cheap tool in the Honda kit. It's not that tough.

hooligan919 · 02-27-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper

I used the cheap tool in the Honda kit. It's not that tough.

+1 Nothing to it. Just need the wrench from the tool kit, put a little english on it and presto chango your finished.

I guess I got lucky because I went straight for the wrench in the tool kit. I wanted to try it out and see how well it actually worked before I had to rely on it out on the side the road some day. It worked.

02-13-2010, 03:16 AM	#1
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HondaJim Fool in the Rain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Posts: 8,481 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Part #9 in the link. 89216-MAT-000 Ronayers.com Fiche Desktop Motorcycle Honda 2002 CB900F TOOLS

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Basspiece919 I killed Barton664 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Home is Warrenton VA, School is JMU. Posts: 1,655 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Fastest way to change plug #3 is to just drop the motor.

02-27-2010, 04:07 AM	#9
ALS919 DualSport Transplant Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: VT Posts: 29	What's so special about the "tool"? Is it just a wobble extension since it isn't a straight shot to the plug?

02-27-2010, 05:16 AM	#11
hornet919 Ballaholic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nj Posts: 676	ya know, there are companies that sell nice magnetic swivel spark plug sockets other than honda, just fyi people.

02-27-2010, 05:57 AM	#12
UJM Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Joseph Missouri Posts: 1,689 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Yeah, the ole #3 is a character builder, that's for sure. While I used the socket that used to come in the tool kits, you could also get by with the right deep well socket and adapter(s) or, well, it's been a few years since I had to endure that one, trust me, there are worse things in life than ole #3. If I get a chance, I'll borrow a 919 this spring and write up how to change it with "common" tools. Good luck, be patient, or bring me your bike and I'll change it for free in exchange for some saddle time. I'll need a passport and a plane ticket!

02-27-2010, 08:42 AM	#13
marylandmike Tirone Choolaces Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland, USA Posts: 3,768 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	I have only done it without the special tool, but after that I bought one. My experience: The worst part wasn't getting the plug loosened, it was getting the combination of the swivel joint, extensions, socket, (and now the plug) out of the hole with the frame right above it. Then putting the new plug in and getting it tight wasn't a problem, but when I went to pull the tool out, the socket (with the rubber insert) kept separating from the extension. Maybe the right combination of extensions, etc... it may have been easier, but with what I had it was a PIA. I think the special tool is probably the right length to get around all the corners you need to as well as the extension is pinned to the socket, so it won't come loose when you are taking it off the plug. I intend to replace my plugs at the interval as the valve clearance checks, which should make it even easier with more stuff out of the way.

02-27-2010, 10:35 AM	#14
Sniper Princeps Posterior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,766	I used the cheap tool in the Honda kit. It's not that tough.