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Grignapoco Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20

Found this while doing a Roper guided valve adjustment. Email has been sent to the guys that replaced my rocker cover after the bikes lay down..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

on happy news everything else checked out good..

cya
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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

It's not a bad idea to reinforce the corner there, some shops do it as a matter of course. As long as it isn't arcing I wouldn't sweat it.

Pete

Grignapoco Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20

Thanks, will pull it again and unwrap the tape just to make sure its not broken, its only been done on the RHS.

cya
Scot.

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

I wouldn't like to see that on my bike, just because I don't trust dealers except mine...
If they were to do that, they'd tell me so I don't worry next time I service my bike since they know I'm the one doing all the service.
Then again, I do have a pretty good relationship with them so that helps, even though they're over 500 miles away from me. lol

Anyway, let us know what you find out...

Grignapoco Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20

hmmmmmmm ok have now spoken to dealer, have been assured it was just in case it could have been arcing.....oh well check when i get home, have the string mod applied so will be easy to get the cap out this time(long nose pliers around the shaft used on the weekend)...

cya
Scot.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Long nose pliers are a recipe for disaster!

Pete

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22

They are not the easiest things to get out!, i pulled the cable out of the holder the first time i attempted it, unless Mr Roper has a trick to get them out?

Nibbio Posts : 855 Join date : 2014-08-18 Age : 60

Think some of the guys on here use cable ties wrapped around then into pliers to pull. Worked for me?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22

Blue wrote:: Think some of the guys on here use cable ties wrapped around then into pliers to pull. Worked for me?

you got a piccy ian?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72

I'v seen some pickies on this site before somewhere on this matter.
Some time searching may be fruitful.
Caoi

Nibbio Posts : 855 Join date : 2014-08-18 Age : 60

sidrat wrote:

Blue wrote:: Think some of the guys on here use cable ties wrapped around then into pliers to pull. Worked for me?

you got a piccy ian?

This was not what I was thinking of but does mention the cable tie as well as another method :

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 10712 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Or you can go in from the front with a long screwdriver inserted just above the header flange and lever them off.

Pete

Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

sidrat wrote:

Blue wrote:: Think some of the guys on here use cable ties wrapped around then into pliers to pull. Worked for me?

you got a piccy ian?

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] No reason the stock cables shouldn't last if you take a few steps to make them easier to remove.

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Grignapoco Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20

Well unwrapped my tape...and....oh.....yay all good...

on the bad side, the twine around the cap thing broke 1st try...cable ties next time I pull the caps.

cya
Scot.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

I use the Roper Method. Flat blade screwdriver under the elbow and fingers in the end of the shroud.

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I've had my plugs in and out more often than a rabbit's cock at a burrow orgy and I've had no issues. Stock leads.

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Grignapoco Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20

That was one thing I got out of the dealer that did my bike, they tend to swap over to NGK leads as part of a service now...

cya
Scot.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 56 Join date : 2014-03-29

I lift the whole valve cover with the plug in by two hands untilted and carefully in one go…

Nibbio Posts : 855 Join date : 2014-08-18 Age : 60

Helpful pictures - I feel the luuurve.

Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

diedel wrote:: I lift the whole valve cover with the plug in by two hands untilted and carefully in one go…

And that, is how they skin a cat in Germany!

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GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

I used a big wide tie wrap like the cops use when they run out of cuffs...
I never close the loop, just slide that sucker under the cap and pull both ends carefully.
Works like a charm for me. Smile

Keep it under the seat for convenience...

Montanarolo Posts : 19 Join date : 2014-05-02

To remove the plug, I'm usually also removing the valve cover. I just unbolt the valve cover, and carefully/gently pull it up. Pulls the spark plug cap right off.

When I replaced the stock boots on the Stelvio with NGK, I used the tricks you gents suggested (because I wasn't removing the valve cover) and they worked great too.