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Old 02 February 2013, 05:39 PM
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hi guys is it best to change from above or from below?
Old 02 February 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
Old 02 February 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
Old 02 February 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
Old 02 February 2013, 07:07 PM
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As above easy job
Old 02 February 2013, 08:17 PM
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No need to remove the battery.
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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
Old 21 November 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.
Old 21 November 2016, 03:22 PM
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thanks
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And avoid pulling on the plug leads.
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