Normally you simply rotate the coil a bit to work it loose, then pull the entire thing off the plug and out of the well intact. It's not common to attempt to remove the coil from the wire. If I'm understanding your comment, you separated the coil from the wire?Has anyone broke the retaining clip off the ignition coil connector while replacing your spark plugs? What was your solution?
I don’t think the connector harnesses are long enough to allow you to pull the coil stick all the way out unless you disconnect the connectors.Normally you simply rotate the coil a bit to work it loose, then pull the entire thing off the plug and out of the well intact. It's not common to attempt to remove the coil from the wire. If I'm understanding your comment, you separated the coil from the wire?
In 130k miles I have never had the coil stick. But much of that was desert living, though I ride all over and in all conditions.
They are plenty long enough. I've never taken the coil stick off the harness in the last 130k miles over 8 years. Just pull it out and move it aside. Not difficult at all. I was surprised that anyone was trying to remove the coil from the wire, as that's a recipe for breaking those clips, as was discovered. Hard way to learn.I don’t think the connector harnesses are long enough to allow you to pull the coil stick all the way out unless you disconnect the connectors.
My I ask where did you get your iridium plugs at and did you get the NGK 96067?my iridium plugs have 77,000 miles on them. I replaced the OEM at 64K and they looked perfect. I may pull the plugs just to see how they are doing
Yes the correct PN for the NGK iridium plugs is 96067. Do not get them on Ebay or Amazon. Counterfeit NGK plugs are a serious issue. Even a few members on this sight have purchased them and posted pictures of the fake ones.My I ask where did you get your iridium plugs at and did you get the NGK 96067?
how can you tell, is it obvious? packaging?Counterfeit NGK plugs are a serious issue.
Wow! $80.00 for 4 plugs? I think I'll stick with the OEM for about $4.00/ea.Yes the correct PN for the NGK iridium plugs is 96067. Do not get them on Ebay or Amazon. Counterfeit NGK plugs are a serious issue. Even a few members on this sight have purchased them and posted pictures of the fake ones.
This vender is legit. Just purchase through pay pal and it will automatically convert to US currency.
https://japansparkplugs.com/boutique/fr/bougies-ngk/1236-1x-cpr8ebix-9b.html
Here is my post with pictures of them on another thread:
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/sparkplugs.2987/page-8#post-384596
Yeah I know 72 bucks. I only get the best most reliable parts for all my vehicles. I do not compromise on reliability or safety. The OEM plugs are fine but call for a pull and check at 4000 miles and change every 12,000 miles. Iridium lasts 100,000+ miles before having to replace. 16.00 x 8 OEM plug replacements in 100,000 miles equals 128.00. Mine are much cheaper and less labor.Wow! $80.00 for 4 plugs? I think I'll stick with the OEM for about $4.00/ea.
I just change them every 26K when I'm in there to check valve clearances. Don't know why Yamaha and other manufacturers have such short recommended change intervals. Even the OEM conventional plugs look hardly used and gaps still in spec at 26K.Yeah I know 72 bucks. I only get the best most reliable parts for all my vehicles. I do not compromise on reliability or safety. The OEM plugs are fine but call for a pull and check at 4000 miles and change every 12,000 miles. Iridium lasts 100,000+ miles before having to replace. 16.00 x 8 OEM plug replacements in 100,000 miles equals 128.00. Mine are much cheaper and less labor.
I'm already nervous because I am well past the throttle body plug check requirement at over 5,000 miles.