Is it easy to take off the tank and change the plugs yourself?

[triumphite]

So easy in a Honda :-D

Wondering if it was something I could do myself? Does the Sprint use special plugs? I think mine might be fouled.
It takes about 8/10 cranks before it fires up. It's been doing it ever since I bought it. :???:

[g027605]

FWIW my 02 when cold never fires on the first crank; usually takes 8-10 like you say yours does. I've read that from others about their bikes on this forum as well.

Tony

[pushr0d]

They usually get better with a couple of miles on them. My '03 doesn't want to start when I put Premium (93) in the tank.

[triumphite]

I'm going to tryone level down on the gas next tank. See what happens :upthumb:

[hootieST]

Well, FWIW, mine has rarely been cranked more than once to start. And I use premium in her all the time, really cut down on some mild pinging with mid-grade fuel. :wink:

[vanpraag]

FWIW, my RS starts up right away and I use 93 octane. I recently changed the plugs to Iridium. Some noticable difference. Not a hard process, just a little lengthy due to removing tank and airbox.

[triumphite]

Will gas leak out?

[bz919]

It isn't too difficult to remove the tank, especially if it isn't full.

Remove one bolt and you can lift it up to access the fuel line & pump wires. Word of caution -- place a rag between the front of the tank & the triple clamp to avoid gouging the tank. That is unfortunate experience talking there

If you remove the fuel line at end furthest from the tank, it won't leak. I tried removing it right at the tank first, and had gas running everywhere.


I'm not sure about the plugs, though. Haven't had to do that yet.


[ This message was edited by: bz919 on 2005-09-08 10:45 ]

[ST]

the 05 sprint does take a few turns to fire up. just remember not to use any throttle when starting as this wont help.

changing your plugs wont help at all its a normal characteristic of the 05.