Topic: Spark Plug Tool Purchasing Advice

[Travis..]

I've noticed quite a few other threads recently regarding the No. 2 Plug and the appropriate tool to reach it; I've read those but now I need advice on which of these online to buy. I really do not want to spend a week waiting for it to arrive and then find it isn't what I need. Below are a two links; can anyone give an opinion on which one you would trust?

The first seems like exactly what I need but it clearly isn't an original and I'm worried therefore it won't fit. Ideas?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-SPARK-PLUG-WRENCH-18-MM-FOR-70s-CB750-NEW-/151156424385#shpCntId

Second one is full kit from a 77 CB750. This better cause we know it's factory? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Honda-CB750-CB-550-650-750-900-Goldwing-Motorcycle-Tool-Kit-w-Pouch-/190952093812

I really appreciate the advice. I'm only asking because I'm hoping from other's experiences I will be spared ordering the wrong tool. I'm already in the dumps that I have to wait a week to change a plug to see if that's what's keeping my No. 2 Cylinder from firing. Thanks everyone!

[Bob Wessner]

The best and easiest set-up I have found, and used for many years, it an appropriate long reach socket (meant for spark plugs so it has the rubber insert), a U-joint extension on a 1/4" drive. Start the plug in the socket attached to the U-joint by hand, when it bottoms out by hand, attach the 1/4" ratchet handle and snug it up.

[LesterPiglet]

It's best to invest in the real  thing....although your first link looks good.

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB550F1-SUPER-SPORT-1976/part_5073/

[Wobbly]

The one that came with the bike works for me for 37 years. So, any of the ones above will do. You can just buy it from your local Honda dealer if yours went missing. The part number is 89216-323-000.

[flybox1]

$5  Tuck away spark plug wrench.
scroll down.
Part #: 35-0078
http://www.cb750supply.com/products/9/tools

[evanphi]

The best and easiest set-up I have found, and used for many years, it an appropriate long reach socket (meant for spark plugs so it has the rubber insert), a U-joint extension on a 1/4" drive. Start the plug in the socket attached to the U-joint by hand, when it bottoms out by hand, attach the 1/4" ratchet handle and snug it up.

This will always be my way of doing it.

The #2 plug is just a bastard to get started, that's all. Take your time, and don't force it. It should screw right in smoothly once you fish around blindly for a few minutes!

Also, just saw this in another spark plug thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131404.msg1466403#msg1466403

[Travis..]

Wobbly, Man, thanks for that part number. Did a good search of it, and after some digging found a Honda dealer in FL that had one for $3. It's priority mail on the way.

 

[01Thomas]

My thoughts exactly. If you can get the original Honda Item, grab it with both hands and don't let it go.

It's best to invest in the real  thing....although your first link looks good.

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB550F1-SUPER-SPORT-1976/part_5073/

[TwoTired]

$5  Tuck away spark plug wrench.
scroll down.
Part #: 35-0078
http://www.cb750supply.com/products/9/tools

That's the one I'd get if I didn't still have originals.

[bjbuchanan]

The right tool is great and is priced good but I personally use a long 18mm and a craftsman stub extension. Put it all in place by hand, screw til you can't then snug with a ratchet. As long as you place the plug and socket/extension in by hand it has always gone super smooth for me

When I first got my bike I had no manual, no internet access and no toolkit (didn't know it existed anyway) so I just grabbed what fit. ~6 mos later I find out about some toolkit