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Old 06-20-2014, 11:00 PM
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Can somebody measure there spark plug socket for me?

I know its 18mm but I cannot buy a thin walled one here. So will have to get a standard one turned down. So what does the OD of the socket need to be?
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Old 06-20-2014, 11:43 PM
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Are you missing the spark plug socket from the tool kit that comes with the bike? That's what I had to use to do my plugs.
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Old 06-21-2014, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ssscottyyy
Are you missing the spark plug socket from the tool kit that comes with the bike? That's what I had to use to do my plugs.
Mine didnt come with the tool kit.
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Originally Posted by NZSpokes
Mine didnt come with the tool kit.

With all the 'Hawks parted out here there must be dozens laying around in forum members sheds and garages. Probably Captain Chaos is sitting on a half dozen himself. Ask to have one tied to the foot of an African or European swallow and fly it over...

Or there's always flea-bay, a 30 millisecond search turned this up, there has to be more.

98 Honda Superhawk Tool Kit w Bag VTR 1000 159 Wrench Socket | eBay
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I had the same problem with my 400ex. I just ground down the outside of the socket to fit. Looks like hell but worked great.
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I changed my plugs the other day. I ended up finding a socket at orilleys auto parts that fit perfectly. I'll go measure it in a little bit
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Old 06-21-2014, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NZSpokes
I know its 18mm but I cannot buy a thin walled one here. So will have to get a standard one turned down. So what does the OD of the socket need to be?
My spark plug socket that fits the Hawk is 24mm OD
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mine that fits is 24.5 OD. i have a 27.5 OD socket that doesnt fit.
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Old 06-21-2014, 01:36 PM
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Thanks guys. Thats what I needed.

Would take a couple of weeks to get one here from e-bay.
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