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Old 10-14-2009, 12:10 PM
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Default Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

I changed the plugs on my '04 last weekend and I'm concerned that I ignored one of the plug removal instructions that I ran across after the fact this week: "Now disconnect the lead wire from each plug cap/ignition coil and the camshaft position sensor." Instead I just wiggled the 5 inch plug coil free and removed the plug.

There was also this warning: "There are certain points that you should remember when servicing your spark plug
a) Never remove the plug cap/ignition coil before you disconnect all its lead wire couplers"

I don't know what this means and of course I didn't do it. Did I screw the plug change up? If so, what is the remedy? And if any of you have pics of what's being talked about, please reply with them.
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Old 10-14-2009, 12:17 PM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

If it runs OK now it is fine.
The warning is so you don't damage the coil connector.

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Old 10-14-2009, 12:25 PM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

yea, as long as you didn't rip any wires out of the connectors you're fine. Did you put a dab of anti-seize on your plug threads? <- that's my only tip.

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Old 10-14-2009, 02:20 PM
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Changed 4 sets out of the '06 just like you did. No problems.

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Old 10-14-2009, 02:30 PM
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The warning is so you do not damage any of the wire connections or the harness...if it runs good...your good to go
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:15 PM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

Thanks guys. I was very gentle as I lifted and reconnected the coils, and yes I did apply anti-seize to the spark plug threads. But the bike isn't running properly. It bogs down (stumbles) at low rpm's when I wank the throttle. I haven't had a chance to test the problem that got me to change the plugs in the first place: missing at very high rpm's. I need a stretch of freeway for that.
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Old 11-12-2009, 04:44 AM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

i did the same thing as you. Plucked it right out. Does not damage anything...no worries
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Old 11-12-2009, 04:50 AM
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Was the spark plug gap accurate?
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