Coolguy1181
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Hey just got a quick question. I was just quoted 13 bucks a spark plug for my 99 r6 from brampton powersports. Is this the going average for somewhere local? Crappy tire doesn't have a listing for them in their computer.
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Spark plugs.
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chiefswallow
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Canadian tire? For motorcycle parts? lol.
Call a couple motorcycle shops, see who has the best deal. Going to install them yourself? Have you done it before?
NGK CR9EIX plugs work really nice in your bike, they are the iridium version of your stock plugs. Best deal I can get em for is usually $43 for four: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/UPGRADE-NGK-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f27bcda8c&vxp=mtr
That price above is a ALL IN price, all taxes, shipping, duty, brokerage, etc. is included in the price.
Coolguy1181
Member
Awesome. Thanks. I've never done them on a bike before only cars. I don't think it'll be too hard as I'm quite mechanically inclined. I was at crappy tire for some other stuff decided if ask seeing as they claim they have bike parts. Lol.
chiefswallow
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I looked up the stock plug and it said CR9 for canada or CR10 for "warmer climates"?
It's three times harder than you think it should be. Google "99 r6 spark plugs" and read the horror stories. If your plugs are SUPER old, it might be best to soak them with a penetrating liquid prior to trying to remove them (if you break a spark plug it'll ruin your day/week/month, trust me).
There's a special tool that comes in your toolkit, for removing the spark plugs. At least on any 03+ R6 it does. They are that retarded to get to
And on that topic, use a high temp anti-seize that's safe for aluminum blocks when you install your new plugs
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chiefswallow
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Not a different heat range for the iridium, when I looked up 99 R6 it said "1999-2000 R6: low compression, 87 octane fuel. Canada: CR9, warmer climates: CR10", hotter plug for colder Canada/low compression R6? Standard plugs: CR9EK for Canada, CR10EK for wamer. Iridium long life plugs: CR9EIX for canada, CR10EIX for warmer.
They do sell them at CT just ask at the counter. That dude is feeding you wrong info. I get the iridium sometimes they go on sale.
If they become stuck, plug back the wires & warm the engine. Then gently use a breaker bar. Make sure you rotate in a circle & perfect angle.
You can use an impact wrench to loosen it up a bit. But only carefully. Use at your own risk
Coolguy1181
Member
Thanks for the advice everyone. In going to try and get it done this weekend. The bike didn't come with a tool kit so I'm gunna see what in my toolbox that'll work. I've got a write
Up of how to do it that I found I google so I'll use that if I need it. On a side note, I had to hunt down an owners manual online. It said 91 octane? Is this incorrect?
Up of how to do it that I found I google so I'll use that if I need it. On a side note, I had to hunt down an owners manual online. It said 91 octane? Is this incorrect?
chiefswallow
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Is it for your year bike? The one I looked up for 1999 said regular fuel? Got the link for the one you downloaded?
Coolguy1181
Member
I don't have the link any more I just remember searching a while for it. I just looked in the service manual I have and noticed it says regular. Problem solved! Thanks again.
Go to Canadian Tire and get something called "deep creep"
Spray it in each cylinder around the plugs and let it sit for 24 hrs. Youll have no issues removing the plugs than.
Dont use an impact wrench or breaker bar.
They should come out under normal pressure applied.
Spray it in each cylinder around the plugs and let it sit for 24 hrs. Youll have no issues removing the plugs than.
Dont use an impact wrench or breaker bar.
They should come out under normal pressure applied.
Tripletrouble
Well-known member
FWIW NGK state that anti-sieze is not to be used on their plugs as it can lead to over torquing causing plugs to break in the head.
chiefswallow
Banned
Don't over torque them. I'd rather under torque em than have one brake when I need to remove em!
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