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spark plug thread size

Started by honeybadger, January 08, 2013, 03:03:47 PM

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honeybadger

Howdy guys, I can't quite tell what the thread size is on our spark plugs.

Need to know because I need to buy a leakdown tester and need to have the proper adapter (obviously)

oldktmdude

Quote from: honeybadger on January 08, 2013, 03:03:47 PM
Howdy guys, I can't quite tell what the thread size is on our spark plugs.

Need to know because I need to buy a leakdown tester and need to have the proper adapter (obviously)
Thread diameter is 12mm, thread pitch is 1.25mm and the reach is 19mm.   Regards, Pete.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

bigbore2

or you could do what I did and buy a leakdown/compression tester [I am assuming they are the same?] with a 14mm end thinking the mm designation would be for motorcycles because it is millimeters and an auto designation end would be American units.  then when I tried to screw the tip in it would not fit and I spent WAY too much time trying to get that tip to fit before I realized it was the wrong size.  Yep, now I need to get an adapter also.  14mm to 12mm.
That should not be too hard to find, eh.

movenon

Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

bigbore2


fj11.5

I used an old spark plug with the center ripped out, welded an air fitting to it, and works great for leak testing and compression tests
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne