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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People GT 300i => Topic started by: boo on November 25, 2013, 05:35:49 PM

Title: spark plug access ?
Post by: boo on November 25, 2013, 05:35:49 PM
Is removing the seat and tub the easiest way to get to the spark plug on the GT.
Looking ahead to maintenance.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: alphaBETAdog on November 26, 2013, 12:47:16 AM
Yep. Once the seat and tub are removed (caution: unplug the accessory outlet before taking the tub too far away) it is easy to remove the front engine panel for good acess to the plug. When I did this to install a new Iridium plug, I also installed a Battery Tender pigtail to the positive and negative battery terminals in the engine compartment.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: boo on November 26, 2013, 04:48:12 PM
Yep. Once the seat and tub are removed (caution: unplug the accessory outlet before taking the tub too far away) it is easy to remove the front engine panel for good acess to the plug. When I did this to install a new Iridium plug, I also installed a Battery Tender pigtail to the positive and negative battery terminals in the engine compartment.

Which way is easiest?
If panel is best, how is it removed?.
thanks boo
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: alphaBETAdog on November 26, 2013, 11:03:35 PM
Which way is easiest?
If panel is best, how is it removed?.
thanks boo

Remove the seat and tub as planned, and then you can gently un-snap the tabs on the front plastic engine cover to give you more room to work in. Once the seat and tub are removed, it is pretty easy to see how the panel comes out.  Easy peazy!
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: boo on November 27, 2013, 02:14:56 PM
Remove the seat and tub as planned, and then you can gently un-snap the tabs on the front plastic engine cover to give you more room to work in. Once the seat and tub are removed, it is pretty easy to see how the panel comes out.  Easy peazy!

Thanks a bunch ABD.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: KentonLynne on March 27, 2014, 06:02:09 AM
I've almost got 6000 miles on my GT300i and am looking at the needed maintenance.   I noticed in the service manual that they recommend replacing the spark plug at this point.  First of all, is that really necessary -- seems like a spark plug should last longer than that (at least the ones in my car don't need to be changed until 100K miles).   But if it does really need to be changed, does anyone have a suggestion as what to replace it with (especially if that replacement would last longer than the original)? 

Thanks for any advice.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 27, 2014, 05:28:01 PM
I've almost got 6000 miles on my GT300i and am looking at the needed maintenance.   I noticed in the service manual that they recommend replacing the spark plug at this point.  First of all, is that really necessary -- seems like a spark plug should last longer than that (at least the ones in my car don't need to be changed until 100K miles).   But if it does really need to be changed, does anyone have a suggestion as what to replace it with (especially if that replacement would last longer than the original)? 

Thanks for any advice.
That 100K spark plug in your car is an Iridium plug.
You can get an NGK Iridium or Denso Iridium plug for your scoot and you may never need to change it again!
Web search the direct exchange/replacement for your stock plug. (at NGK or Denso web sites)
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: ProfessorDumbledore on July 17, 2014, 03:39:37 AM
Im a new owner and looking for the spark plug on my scoot. Can someone help? I took the tub off but i can't find it.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: zombie on July 17, 2014, 04:21:24 AM
It's on the front right side of the engine. Follow the 1/4" black wire to it. You can not actually see the spark plug itself until you remove the plug wire. It's inside that rubber boot.
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: zombie on July 17, 2014, 04:33:03 AM
A 500000 year old Spark Plug? (Coso artifact) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR86JqKP8BQ#)
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: nushipwright on July 23, 2014, 12:09:57 PM
I've read somewhere online that it is possible to reach the plug somehow without ripping too many things apart, but I lost the link and I can't find it now...
Title: Re: spark plug access ?
Post by: NeoGenesisMax on July 23, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Repair manual says remove seat, luggage box, and center cover. Doubt all that is needed though. Says remove plug with 5/8 spark plug socket. Gap it at .6 to .7 mm. Torque it to 1.5 to 2 ft-lb on the reinstall. The main point is to check your plug for wear and tear.