This is the only video on UA-cam which shows changing all 4 sparkplugs of Z800, really really appreciate your work!! After seeing the video I am definitely sure that I cannot do this at home. I will have to visit Kawasaki service.
Prasad Kedare, no no no please try yourself. That’s the reason for these videos, to show you can. It’s not difficult, just awkward. If you have the correct tools, and be patient you can do it👍🏼
I absolutely felt your pain there - I suffered similar shenanigans fitting plugs 2 and 3 to my 2007 Z1000 - combination of plug spanner out the bike toolkit - 14mm socket taped to that - "wobble extension" - etc. etc. plus using bungee cords to hold thermostat, clutch cable etc. out the way! Thank you for sharing!
Great video, thank you for making this, really helpful as I'm just about to service my z800. Just one question with regards to making life easier to remove the two middle cylinder plugs. Instead of trying to remove the radiator hose underneath the coolant filler cap, could you remove the hose at the radiator and just lift the radiator cap unit out whilst feeding the pipe through. Hopefully this would then give easier access to the plugs, granted you would have to do a coolant change but that would be all part of the service anyway. Just a thought and I welcome your view. Thanks again.
Did you stick with the standard copper spark plugs? NGK's vehicle parts finder suggest that Iridium spark plugs are compatible, but some people say stick to what the bike comes with when new?
I think I used the standard plugs on this job, but have used Iridium plugs. Can’t say I noticed any difference with Iridium plugs, but they last longer so don’t have to change them as often.
@@notamotorbikemechanic thank you for your response :) I've ordered Iridium ones. Gonna be fitting them soon. Given it's such a long winded and fiddly job to do, I'll be happy not having to change them as often.
Your job is very good. I'm a software developer and working to build my mechanic garage of motorcycle in Brazil. Yours videos is an inspiration for me. And i have to ask, my motorcycle is a Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport 2015, you have any idea where i find the service manual?
Could be a number of things, plugs, stale fuel, dirty air filter. How often do you ride/run it, when was it last serviced. But I would start with basic stuff, like plugs.
4:05 torque for z800 is 13nm on sparkplugs. www.manualslib.com/manual/849459/Kawasaki-Z800.html?page=27#manual page 27 to 32 is all torque for this bike. thanks for your video.
after i changed the plugs the engine light turnd on i cheaked everything the wires the coils that are put all the way in , i even change back to the old spark plugs and still the engine light is on after i start the engine, dont know what to do?
I can’t see any logical reason that simply changing the plugs would cause this? I suspect you may have pulled a lead/block connector/breather pipe or something like that, you said you checked...check again. If not maybe it’s just a coincidence, and you have something else wrong. Let me know how you get on.
This is the only video on UA-cam which shows changing all 4 sparkplugs of Z800, really really appreciate your work!! After seeing the video I am definitely sure that I cannot do this at home. I will have to visit Kawasaki service.
Prasad Kedare, no no no please try yourself.
That’s the reason for these videos, to show you can.
It’s not difficult, just awkward.
If you have the correct tools, and be patient you can do it👍🏼
thx alot for the whole series actually, could not have done it without these videos. amazing stuff.
That's really good to know the video's help.
Hopefully you subscribe, as more video's coming soon 👍
great!! your videos have helped us a lot to change the oil, filters and spark plugs today. many thanks
Glad to help 👍
I absolutely felt your pain there - I suffered similar shenanigans fitting plugs 2 and 3 to my 2007 Z1000 - combination of plug spanner out the bike toolkit - 14mm socket taped to that - "wobble extension" - etc. etc. plus using bungee cords to hold thermostat, clutch cable etc. out the way! Thank you for sharing!
Your welcome, it’s a bit fiddly isn’t it 🏍
just in time.. my 2016 Z800 is due for a plug change , and surprisingly its run 12445 KMS :) , yours were miles
Good luck, remember you will struggle without the adapter and magnet 👍🏼
@@notamotorbikemechanic Not a problem sir... i have an excellent video guide :)
Great video, thank you for making this, really helpful as I'm just about to service my z800.
Just one question with regards to making life easier to remove the two middle cylinder plugs.
Instead of trying to remove the radiator hose underneath the coolant filler cap, could you remove the hose at the radiator and just lift the radiator cap unit out whilst feeding the pipe through.
Hopefully this would then give easier access to the plugs, granted you would have to do a coolant change but that would be all part of the service anyway.
Just a thought and I welcome your view.
Thanks again.
if i want to change coolant also should i take that off ? will it be difficult to take it off ?
Damn fine job there bud :-)
you are a star , thank you
Did you stick with the standard copper spark plugs? NGK's vehicle parts finder suggest that Iridium spark plugs are compatible, but some people say stick to what the bike comes with when new?
I think I used the standard plugs on this job, but have used Iridium plugs.
Can’t say I noticed any difference with Iridium plugs, but they last longer so don’t have to change them as often.
@@notamotorbikemechanic thank you for your response :) I've ordered Iridium ones. Gonna be fitting them soon. Given it's such a long winded and fiddly job to do, I'll be happy not having to change them as often.
I would order a flexible extension bar 👍🏻
Are the 2013 models as bad to do? I’m not sure if they have the coolant top in the way as I’ve never serviced it yet, thank you
I'm not sure, but probably 😅
@@notamotorbikemechanicjob done, I can confirm it was just as bad 😂
I can’t pressed down the 2nd spark plug. From right side. It’s under the frame chasis and radiator coolant. How to get it down?
Notice the tools I'm using.
*Thin extension bar
*hinged adapter
If you use a thick, straight extension bar, you probably won't get the angle you need.
Your job is very good. I'm a software developer and working to build my mechanic garage of motorcycle in Brazil. Yours videos is an inspiration for me. And i have to ask, my motorcycle is a Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport 2015, you have any idea where i find the service manual?
Hi, Haynes do a manual for the Tiger 2013-2015. Or you can probably get an online manual from tritun.net, but you have to pay for this by the hour.
Merci 👍🏻👍🏻😃
does all 4 spark plugs fail or get foul at the same time ???
I wouldn't think they would fail at same time, but would suffer same wear and tear👍
hi, nice job there. my z800 got more vibration than usual. is it the spark plugs need to be change?
Could be a number of things, plugs, stale fuel, dirty air filter.
How often do you ride/run it, when was it last serviced.
But I would start with basic stuff, like plugs.
@@notamotorbikemechanic im using 15w50 oil grade. Just notice the vibrate recently. Ill try the basic first. Thanks mate
4:05 torque for z800 is 13nm on sparkplugs. www.manualslib.com/manual/849459/Kawasaki-Z800.html?page=27#manual page 27 to 32 is all torque for this bike.
thanks for your video.
AlfaPower, thanks for the info 👍
@@notamotorbikemechanic no problem mate. Thanks for your videos! Been very helpful! Will try to change breaking pads under winter.
AlfaPower , best of luck with the brakes, a very simple job on this bike 👍
I can already tell when I change my plugs out this spring that it is not gonna be a happy time.
Just take your time, you'll be fine 😆👍🏍
@@notamotorbikemechanic got them done this past Sunday. Those middle coils were a pain.
Well done for having a go 👍🏍
Hello sir, I am Hisham from Morocco I have a Kawasaki ZR800 I don't have the keys to open the buggies Could you please send them to me?
Sorry I'm unsure what your asking me?
after i changed the plugs the engine light turnd on i cheaked everything the wires the coils that are put all the way in , i even change back to the old spark plugs and still the engine light is on after i start the engine, dont know what to do?
I can’t see any logical reason that simply changing the plugs would cause this?
I suspect you may have pulled a lead/block connector/breather pipe or something like that, you said you checked...check again.
If not maybe it’s just a coincidence, and you have something else wrong.
Let me know how you get on.
help me ! Hi, I have a questinon. what is the torque of the spark plug? z800. thank you so much !
I believe it’s 13NM, but I take no responsibility it I’m incorrect
@@notamotorbikemechanic thank you ! I think 13 Nm is correct. I find removing the 2nd and 3rd spark plugs too difficult
and what is the spark plug removal tool? thks you so much !!!
yes it is tricky.
its just a standard plug socket, but you will need extension bars
Estou precisando retirar o tbi para uma limpeza. Terno como ensinar kkk. Obrigado
não tem certeza do que você quer dizer com tbi?
Bicos injetores
corpo de borboleta (antes chamado de TBI, sigla para Throttle Body Injection)
não, eu não o removeria, a menos que você tenha um problema com ele.
se estiver sujo, você pode borrifar a área com limpador de carburador
Obrigado pela atenção
fukin hell I'll just send it to the workshop...
Lol yeah cant blame you 😄
les bougie c'est 13 nm vous je vous et vous serer a plus de 13 nm.
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où tu trouve la tension pour les bougies?