spark plug changing gtr 1400

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guys looking to change spark plugs on 2008 gtr 1400
any advice/tips/videos much appreciated

[O.C.]

some say the best advice is to take it your dealer unless you are confident/competent,     

[Icefever]

+1 with OC....but if you've changed plugs on other bikes and know the basics, here's a vid of plugs change on a ZZR 1400 that shows what you do, with the plastic bits...which will give you an idea on a GTR...looks to me like it could be an all day job???



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2AQ8UPtsMw

[snowy]

some say the best advice is to take it your dealer unless you are confident/competent,     

Just had mine changed and valve clearance check at the same time, at 26K it was ready for a plug change looking at those removed!
Local place, Taylor Brothers at Haughton, Stafford, sub £300 for plug change (I supplied plugs), new rocker cover gasket, shim check and coolant change whilst in there, worth every penny!

[Paul3068]

Was that your first plug change? 26000 miles? Was gonna do mine but it's only on 9000...

[viper]

from previous threads on this subject id conclude that if your biking is running ok then no need to change plugs for 40 to 50k miles . Id certainly wait until my valves were done and do the two jobs together .
A recently departed member on here put a video on showing that the spark plug change was possible with a tool that he had modified and without removing the tank , very fidley but it was possible

[SPCK111]

Had mine done at 24k. Apparently they needed changing. Mostly high speed abroad riding. Mechanic is a friend of mine so I know they did need changing   A big job. Not for the faint  hearted. Takes ages. 6-8 hrs mine took.

[snowy]

Was that your first plug change? 26000 miles? Was gonna do mine but it's only on 9000...

Indeed, discoloured and eroded, but still serviceable, peace of mind now.

[nightrider]

Mines on 28000 I had a thought of changing the plugs ,but that thought passed, it's running fine will leave untill 40000 and do them myself then , 

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only bought my bike a few months ago no service history with it mileage is 77000kilometres bike is running fine just did the oil oil filter and air filter so want to do the plugs