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How NOT to remove plugs from a ZXR250A

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Timothy Verma, Nov 6, 2013.

  1. Timothy Verma

    Timothy Verma Member

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    So anyways, this happened last week. Thanks to my Dad who sharpened the tip of a flat head screw driver just enough and managed to unscrew the threaded bit without damaging anything.

    She fires up again better than ever. :) Phew!

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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    Hmmm .... nice save by the keeper :bowdown:
     
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    lucky man indeed, you need to right tool for the job... I have old plug tool from a FZR, works a treat in the in-line 4's , especially those pesky ones in the centre 2 pots :thumb_ups:
     
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    you are lucky to get the plug out, use nickel based neverseize and they will not corrode in.
     
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    I would buy your dad a drink, lucky save that one.:thumb_ups:
     
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    Does it come from an original FZR tool kit? ...... if so Id like to see that :D

    Did the inline 4s actually come with a tool kit? :idk:

    Does your son buy u beers when u fix his bike ? :lolsign:
     
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    Yes they did


    Oh yes indeed, much more than beer!
     
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    I will treat my dad to a nice steak and a glass of red for the trouble he saved me from. heheheh

    I was lucky that it was an outer pot. Those inside ones are a pain.

    **FYI a single plug costs 40FJD =22USD.... So yeah!!! I had to buy one replacement to make it work but usually order sets from the US which cost half, shipping included.
     
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    holy crap, almost a repeat of yongpc's across :thumb_ups:

    - to avoid such cliff hanger plug removals in future, invest in some copper grease and a torque wrench:cool:
     
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    copper and alloy react, nickel is nuetral.
     
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