Okay, doing the 24K stuff to my 2001 ST1100. Got the K&N Airfilter on no problem, changed the oil with no problem (Other than getting the stupid plastic back ON, what a PITA), changed the final drive gear oil no prob. Later this week I'll be replacing the brake and clutch fluids, first time ever doing brake fluid so that should be fun. Brake pads are all doing good.
My question is that at 24K I'm supposed to replace the plugs too. NOt a problem, got four new ones and have already gapped them. All set there. BUt, according to my Clymer, gaining access to and dealing with the two rear plugs is a royal PITA. I mean, when the Clymer book says "access and removal of the rear spark plug is challenging" ... this isn't a good sign.
SO, how hard is it to replace the spark plugs? What should I look for when doing it? ANy special tools I will need? How hard are the rear plugs to get at, to remove, to put back in?
Any and all comments are welcome. Thanks!
My question is that at 24K I'm supposed to replace the plugs too. NOt a problem, got four new ones and have already gapped them. All set there. BUt, according to my Clymer, gaining access to and dealing with the two rear plugs is a royal PITA. I mean, when the Clymer book says "access and removal of the rear spark plug is challenging" ... this isn't a good sign.
SO, how hard is it to replace the spark plugs? What should I look for when doing it? ANy special tools I will need? How hard are the rear plugs to get at, to remove, to put back in?
Any and all comments are welcome. Thanks!