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Seifer
24-03-2007, 10:38 AM
This is probably a school boy question but I can't seem to find a socket piece which will get my plugs out. Its a GSXR 1100 1991. WHat size socket is needed to get the pricks out?
ozkat
24-03-2007, 10:40 AM
A genuine Suzuki plug tool.
Seifer
24-03-2007, 10:43 AM
Is that all that will fit? Where do I need to go to get one and how much are they?
ozkat
24-03-2007, 10:46 AM
Your friendly Suzuki dealer will rip some $$ out of your wallet for 1 but it will proberly have to be ordered in.
Seifer
24-03-2007, 10:50 AM
BUgger needed it this W/e, any other substitutes do u think? ANy one in the Sydney area mind lending me one for the w/e?
ozkat
24-03-2007, 10:50 AM
Seriously tho take a plug to supercheap and buy one of those really cheap pressed steel plug tools, the ones with a different plug size each end with the hole to put a screwdriver through it. It needs to be thin walled.
alfiestorm
24-03-2007, 10:50 AM
Any good slim line socket set should have a plug socket to fit.
I use a make called draper professional with no probs.
Or grind the sides down on the socket you have so it fits down the plug tunnel
Seifer
24-03-2007, 10:53 AM
Just quoted $83 for the genuine, think I may try a cheaper route. So what size approx am i Looking for?
ozkat
24-03-2007, 10:54 AM
quote:Originally posted by Seifer

Just quoted $83 for the genuine, think I may try a cheaper route. So what size approx am i Looking for?
Thats why i said take a plug with you ;)
Seifer
24-03-2007, 10:55 AM
Yeah I know u said that but how do I get the plug out in the first place lol
loosebruce
24-03-2007, 10:59 AM
The ones on my '95 use a 16mm spark plug socket.I normally put a bit of tape around the extension and top of the socket so as,to not lose it in the hole.
alfiestorm
24-03-2007, 10:59 AM
buy one for your bike and take it with you maybe
ozkat
24-03-2007, 11:02 AM
NGK JR9B if thats any help.
24-03-2007, 11:48 AM
Ring the local wreckers and see if they have a generic pressed steel socket for it. Not as cheap as Supercheap, but they'll haved a motorcycle specific size. Cheaper than the factory tool
Large
24-03-2007, 12:17 PM
Where in Sydney are you Seifer?

I'm in Hornsby and I've got the sockets to fit

0404810211
Seifer
24-03-2007, 01:11 PM
O kguys Ive got it sorted, grinded down an 18mm bit for future reference and fits spot on, Cheers oz for all the quick replies and thanks large for the offer.