Indian Scout - How To: Change spark plugs

[@luiwi826]

😅 dude, I flinched and tried to catch your bike when you removed the second spark plug 😂
Cool video 🙌🏻! I liked how you kept it all real, and totally empathized with you when struggling to remove certain parts! Thanks for uploading this!

[@alwaysawol8523]

I’m loving all these Indian maintenance videos!

[@purdyquibb]

Man I can't lie, I saw that thing tip and almost filled my shorts.... good video!

[@marcsicotte2]

18:55 - I suggest you skip ahead so that you don't get caught off guard. MotoCycle ! you should have warned us !

[@chimmu19]

I have a 2016 Scout 60 and your videos have been very inspirational and helpful. Your confidence level scares me because you tear down a first model year new motorcycle like a Desktop computer upgrade :) I changed the plugs on mine yesterday and it took me half a day ! Happy New Year to you !

[@emievil7321]

Changed my 2017 victory octane at 20k mileage with CR9EIX and was a great improvement now starts with half crank.

[@ejestin]

This fellow gives very good instructions but I want to caution you. You have to be very, very gentle and careful with the fuel line from the tank. I pushed it and twisted it and the plastic elbow joint on the tank end broke. So, read the manual about tank removal and replacement. Be gentle and don't twist the fuel line. Otherwise, it is a $60 replacement. And, it is a LOT easier if the tank is empty or close to it.
Good luck.

[@Kittengamingmeow]

ejestin I just want to second what you said. I did the same thing plastidipping my tank. Can’t caution people enough about taking off the fuel line

[@victortellez4987]

damn nice save! and BTW for all those guys saying that this is some crazy design and that is so hard to change spark plugs, well that's nothing compared to changing spark plugs on a supersport... these are motorcycles not cars it has to be in some packed way.

[@AxCorneredxFox]

Thanks for the video! Man thats alot of work for just the front spark plug... gotta look into a aftermarket intake.

[@neildummer9313]

Indian Scout shop told me it cost two hour labor at $160 an hour spark plugs are about $20 or so crazy but how long does it take you to do that then is that two hour job as well ???

[@wayneladgrove8077]

Thanks for the information mate, by gee it’s a somewhat difficult job..........did get a bit of a giggle when you nearly dropped the bike but again you handled that with aplomb 🤣

[@1ManWrenching]

Wayne Ladgrove haha, no doubt. I went and got a proper bike hack after this. Made the later mods much easier.

[@aaronsalinas518]

I put these in mine when I put the Trask high flow air filter in, two birds with one stone

[@rickpacheco8864]

I’ve been riding and tooling for over 40 years on my own bikes and I have never seen anything sooooo ridiculous of a design just to change two spark plugs. I don’t know if I’m getting old or what, but I couldn’t see myself going through this just for two spark plugs. Unbelievable…

[@1ManWrenching]

Eh, once you get the retro copper plugs out of there, you never have to go back. And if you swap out the factory airbox you never have to crack the frame to change them again.

[@rickpacheco8864]

@@1ManWrenching Thanks.

[@twolaneblacktop8034]

Scary to watch, but you got it done

[@mickgee1456]

I see that something so simple Indian made difficult. I love the scout but that would bother me. and I am sure that the shop would charge shitloads for the plug change.

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

I'm trying to find out what one dealer will charge right now...I will post it when I know. I may end up doing it myself although I'm not keen. After coming from an old Evo HD this seems like a lot of work for what should be basic maintenance!

[@appv12]

Wait... you go to a dealer for spark plugs?????

[@butteredbiskit3497]

Good call on the iradum plugs...dont wanna do that twice.

[@jymebale5545]

Here I am looking forward to buying a scout sixty and it's design is horrible just to GET TO THE DAMN PLUGS, my GOSH! What the HELL. Hey dude, get a cordless drill and don't waste your muscles. Nice job.

[@glenndelrosario]

Thank you, I really appreciate your endeavors!

[@Brewbearactual]

Also to note with NGK is not to use antisieze because it can cause issues. I know you didn't but some people are use to using it when changing plugs.

[@only1USA.]

What issues

[@darrenfish2411]

NGK Iridium IX Spark Plug 3521 - CR9EIX THIS THE PLUG I NEED

[@SuperCodebox]

CR9EIX on a 2021 bobber?

[@alennagy3741]

I know this is late AF but how do you feel the new plugs helped performance?

[@1ManWrenching]

They just last forever, but I also made a major intake change at the same time, so it’s impossible to say.

[@ahmadtulba7662]

I appreciate the help provided by this amazing video!
So as I was removing the coils I forgot which coil belongs to which spark plug hole, and I think it matters which one goes to which hole right? If yes then how can I know which goes to which?

[@1ManWrenching]

Nope. Doesn’t matter.

[@zandor4601]

I noticed you didn't check the gap/gap the plugs before inserting.

[@1ManWrenching]

Yeah, you don’t do that with iridium plugs.

[@fastscout4079]

Unalocker, I’m getting a paint job and while the tank’s off I’ll install the iridium plugs. Question- what is the gap? Does it need changing as most plugs don’t come pre-gapped.
Good work on the videos

[@1ManWrenching]

Nah, you can’t gap them. The iridium is too brittle to even check the gap. They have a protective cardboard sleeve over the end of the plug to maintain the factory set gap during shipping.

[@MrStingraybernard]

I’m picking mine up next Friday , didn’t know what a pain this was ganna be , take the gas take up to change the spark plugs or air filter 🤨🤨

[@027MC7]

I'll never complain about changing air filter or plugs again on my sportster rotflmao.

[@darmark7351]

I don't know if I missed that how often do you have to change the spark plugs how many miles

[@1ManWrenching]

Bri Guy According to the factory service manual, every 30k miles. Which is a fairly long time as far as motorcycles go, but that kind of plug should be regapped every 10-12k, so about every oil change on this bike, you need to have them out to look at them.

[@ATR_-yo2px]

Con ese sistema tan complicado para cambiar una bujia ,no se haran muy populares,a todo motero le gusta hacer el minimo mantenimiento de su moto

[@hillie47]

When you put the frame rails back on, is there some balancing/alignment that needs to be done when tightening the rail fasteners? Wouldn't want to develop some weird pull/vibration/whatever due to a potential alignment issue. Thanks!

[@1ManWrenching]

hillie47 Nope, no adjustment possible.

[@hillie47]

Thanks for the quick response! I'm happy it's a tight fit, no need to be concerned about frame issues. My friend's BMW develops a weird wobble at higher speeds and it turned out to be a frame alignment issue, so I'm being cautious. Thanks again!

[@danlarrow9672]

Did you gap the new plugs? If not just do it again.

[@1ManWrenching]

Iridium plugs don’t get gapped. They’re factory set and gapping them can snap off the iridium tip.

[@scoutnsocal3636]

What was the stock gap on the replacements? Did you have to adjust? I just replaced mine and dropped em in... forgot to check gap. Usually things are pregapped if bought for a specific engine, and everything seems good on mine. But still... I'm curious

[@1ManWrenching]

You don’t change the gap on iridiums.

[@scoutnsocal3636]

@@1ManWrenching I used the stock replacements, not iridium

[@1ManWrenching]

Ahhh, I’ve never done that. No idea what the gap should be.

[@lisaaulds6018]

And here I thought changing the spark plugs on my Aprilia was bad oyvea and what is an coil pack nice bike btw

[@mort6913]

So I'm guessing a change out of the O2 sensors would require the same disassembly steps?

[@1ManWrenching]

Not at all. I have a video where I replace an O2 sensor. It’s readily accessible.

[@mort6913]

Wow- I watched it. Just what the doctor ordered- THANKS!

[@bjornvillaester7586]

do you have to hook the bike to a computer for a retune after you change the filter or plugs?

[@1ManWrenching]

bjorn villaester Nope

[@bjornvillaester7586]

unaclocker thanks for the reply and cool video. i guess im doing my own maintenance on my bike since its expensive as hell taking it to the dealer

[@ShootyMcShootface]

Would a motorcycle jack work or does it need to be a regular floor jack?

[@1ManWrenching]

Shooty McShootface motorcycle jack would be way better. I just hadn’t bought one yet.

[@ShootyMcShootface]

unaclocker Good, just bought one today. Intake arrives tomorrow. I have an octane but a lot of your videos apply to my bike as well. Keep up the good work.

[@mr.b3168]

Holy shit. 18:54

[@only1USA.]

This is why they get 450.00 to do it.dammm

[@jimmyt55]

cant find a decent flashlight?

[@1ManWrenching]

James Thomas exactly. They’re never there when you need them.

[@jamesrylance57]

all that work, you should have checked to see if the gap was correct

[@1ManWrenching]

James Rylance Factory gapped. Checking the gap can shatter the Iridium electrode. Specifically says not to do that. I should have noted that in the video. Thanks.

[@rjmaksym7692]

James Rylance I believe those were NGK plugs, which come pregapped, if your not running any crazy fuel modifications there really isn’t a need to adjust the gap

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

Unalocker, can I ask how the Scout runs since you used the iridium plugs?

[@1ManWrenching]

Mark Wright it’s running great. I did the Arlen Ness intake at the same time and the performance increase, even with the stock exhaust, was impressive.

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

That's great! I note you don't need to ( and should not ) change the gap on those Iridium plugs. I am thinking of getting it done at an Indian dealer depending on the cost they quote. I'd do it myself but it is diabolically snowy weather here in Canada and my shed only just fits the bikes. Plus I need a new back tire so I figure the dealer is my best option.....depending on the quote....if they ever give me one......cheers mate! Aussie Mark.

[@1ManWrenching]

Mark Wright Yeah, no gapping change needed. I’m about to do a video changing my tires, around the end of this month. 😊

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

Great, I look forward to it for sure. Btw I just spoke to my friendly Indian Dealer and they told me that what you did would take them between 2-4 hours labor at $85 CAD per hour.....so that certainly makes me think about doing it myself. One question - can you get at the rear spark plug by just taking off the tank (without "breaking" the frame)?

[@1ManWrenching]

Mark Wright Yes. It’s the front plug that’s deep in there.

[@ortegastix]

You did well man but your bike nearly opened up like book.

[@jasperjones6962]

Indian is American made and uses those accused foreign style Metric fasteners crazy.

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

why don't you use jack stands

[@MrStingraybernard]

All that to change a spark plug 🤨

[@McL0vin2131]

Thanks for skipping the hardest fucking part....

[@quintontim]

you need to buy some electric tools...

[@1ManWrenching]

Eh, I’m not doing this for a living, I like the feedback I get from manual tools.

[@markelanga]

the motorcycle was created for a person to suffer!