Change-the-spark-plugs blues

[dcarver]

Damn fine write up, Stef.

Phook dat bike is all I have to say..

 

[zzzzip]

I'll have to send this to a buddy who is considering a Kaw.

I changed the plugs on my FJR a couple of days ago and it took about 45 minutes-- except for the rear tank bolt and the T-bar bolts, I used the bike's tool kit for shits and grins and took my time. Maybe it should be considered and adventure-tourer? <_<

B)

 

[Tenchi]

And this, according to Kawasaki, needs to happen every 7,500 miles?!

That bites man. Seems that Suzuki and Kawasaki didn't really put a lot of thought into regular maintenance. I'm supposed to get the plugs replaced and throttle body sync'd every 7,500 and valve clearance checked every 15,000. I feel your pain, because getting to mine are not easy either. What makes it even worse is that the Yamaha FZ6, the one I wanted to buy, apparently is easier to do all of that and doesn't need it as frequently either.

Before and after photos of what it took to get to mine:

 

[FJRONAMISSION]

Damn fine write up, Stef. Phook dat bike is all I have to say..

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I agree with Don... !!!! :assassin:

and to think I almost bought one instead of the FJR :dribble:

B.............

 

[FJRMGM]

man, the FJR is friggin' EASY to work on compared to that new Connie.

I feel sorry for any Connie owner who can't do his on routine service work.

 

[dbvolfan]

I will never, ever bit** about the cost of a valve check again! I promise!