GS1200 Sparkplugs

[JerryP]

Putting this info up here because I could not find it by searching so had to wait until my Haines manual arrived.

Spark plus for GS1200 - BOSCH YR5LDE

I got my 4 replacements from Motobins @ £5.00 each, maybe others could also add other suppliers as I could not get these from Halfords and there appears to be no NGK substitute.

 

[JerryP]

A little follow-up info for changing the sparkplugs. Easy job with the correct tools, All of my sparkplug sockets were too large to fit the bore. I had to grind one down, so if you are thinking of changing the plugs, see if you can get a socket on one of the side plugs (there are the tricky ones without the correct socket)

The Haynes manual says that you need a removal tool (for the ht connector), The two side mounting (main) spark plug connectors can be gently prised out with a screwdriver. To remove the two auxillary plugs (mounted at the bottom), you need to unscrew the weather guard (2 torx screws), you can then pull the connector down to remove.

HTH

 

[Kenny Rodkiss]

I got my 4 replacements from Motobins @ £5.00 each, maybe others could also add other suppliers as I could not get these from Halfords and there appears to be no NGK substitute.

NGK DCPR8EKC or DCPR8EIX for Iridium.

 

[Davy F]

NGK DCPR8EKC.

A heads up regarding the above plugs. My dealer wanted £9.00 a plug (£36.00 in total). I bought from my local motor factoers and the exact same NGK was a massive £3.00 each (£12.00 for the four). Mind you, they didn't come in the expensive BMW box tho'.

 

[Pukmeister]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183993

Look at post 22.

The search function is your friend on UKGSer.

 

[Davy F]

There's always one......

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183993

Look at post 22.

The search function is your friend on UKGSer.

A know-all git isn't.......

 

[Pukmeister]

After more than 5 years since the model was released, the same old questions with same old answers.