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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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hi guys is it best to change from above or from below?
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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use to change mine from the top, take the airbox, battery and washer bottle all off to get room to work. hope this helps
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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not to bad from above mate. new age ones took me an hour when you remove the airbox,battery and washer bottle out of the way. swivel socket is your best friend
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu24
hi guys is it best to change from above or from below?
From above is easy, just remove battery and screenwash bottle from right, air filter from left to gain access
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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As above easy job
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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No need to remove the battery.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 02:40 PM
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thread revival, I want to do the plugs on my classic ra.. going to fit some ngk7bs but can anyone advise me on the tools needed for the job cheers
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 03:02 PM
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Standard small size spark plug 5/8" socket and I found using just the very short extension bar the easiest way.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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thanks
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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And avoid pulling on the plug leads.
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