advice needed chaps

[wishbone]

After reading all the threads i decided to change the spark plugs , quite straight forward really until I tried to get the plugs out ,
I bought a draper long shaft 16mm plug wrench , the slimmest I could find but no joy I couldnt get to them ,
can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can find a spanner that actually fits , cheers

 

[Gecko]

Maybe I am being naive.... but under the seat of my 12 year old 1100 I have a tool kit with a spark plug spanner and various other tools. Don't you get a tool kit with the 1200?

 

[Toad]

Maybe I am being naive.... but under the seat of my 12 year old 1100 I have a tool kit with a spark plug spanner and various other tools. Don't you get a tool kit with the 1200?

The standard toolkit with the 1200 is woeful.

If you ask nicely when you order they'll give you the upgraded kit which has it in IIRC.

 

[iftikartaxis]

spanner/socket

motorworks

 

[jim123]

I had the same problem. First attempt was to get the socket spun in a lathe. It fitted the aperture but the walls weakened and it didn't last long. I eventually got a BMW plug sucket from my dealer, which does the trick.

 

[wishbone]

Maybe I am being naive.... but under the seat of my 12 year old 1100 I have a tool kit with a spark plug spanner and various other tools. Don't you get a tool kit with the 1200?

The toolkit for my gs is sh*te to say the least , its pretty poor they don't even supply a plug spanner , any ideas where I can get one

 

[ianran]

I might have spare one in garage, whereabouts in Sth YOrks are you? I go to Worksop wednesdays if thats close enough?

 

[wishbone]

I might have spare one in garage, whereabouts in Sth YOrks are you? I go to Worksop wednesdays if thats close enough?

thanx for that but I've sorted it , went to halfrauds this afternoon and got 3/8 plug socket size 10mm , worked a treat , cost about a fiver