Topic: Where do I get a Spark Plug socket to fit my CB ?

[ProTeal55]

Hello ,

I want to put some fresh plugs in the cb before I put it away for winter , and I don't have
a spark plug socket that will fit ! Out of my entire snap-box full of tools, not one damn socket that will fit !
Seems they have too thickk of a wall on them to grab the plug.

Anyone know of where I can get one of these ?
Are they special to Hondas / Metric bikes ?
I ask becasue the American bikes use the standard automotive sockets just fine...

[csendker]

I have/had the same question.  Seems an earlier post covered this:

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=4530.msg34709#msg34709

I don't know if I did the link right, if not search for "Mystery Plug size".  It looks like 18 mm, and Sears has some that work.  That's the route I'm going to try.

[MetalHead550]

I got my deep 18mm from NAPA.  Perfect fit, on the 550 anyway.  Do you have the factory tool kit?  Theres one in there.  You could try finding a factory took kit if not.

[ProTeal55]

So it's a 18mm huh ?

I will have to go out and see if that works , I know I have atleast 1 deep well 18mm in that box.

Thanks for the help.........

[Einyodeler]

The standard 18mm sparkplug socket works fine on #1 & #4 cylinders , but you need a thin walled socket for #2 & #3.
None of my bikes had the original tool kits so I finally found an extra long thin walled socket in the lawn mower section at Sears.

[canam73]

I got a new factory style sparkplug tool from www.oldbikebarn.com.  I believe it is sized for a cb750 as I had to cut and drill on it a bit to get it to fit the 2 & 3 plug on my cb550.

[prsman23@hotmail.c]

I got one from the Honda dealer in the form of a tool kit. If you don't need the whole tool kit they can sell you just the wrench, and order a replacement for the kit. I got lucky and my local dealer had the whole kit in stock for 15 bones.

[72cafe]

Go to Sears and apply for their credit card. When you are approved they automatically give you $10 for free. Then go get a crafstman 18mm deep walled socket for around $8. Go home, call Sears cards and cancel it..

Stick it to those corporate jack-weasels!!!!

[bryanj]

honda part number 89216-323-000

[Lumbee]

...check out the "tools" section here..  http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm  $5 for the plug tool...I got one under the seat...

[ProTeal55]

I forgot about CRC's website, they have some great stuff.
Ordered the plug wrench from them today.

Thanks again for the input.......

[Chris Schneiter]

I just went to my Honda dealer and asked them for a wrench...it's long, so for 2&3, I take the tank off.