Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Having trouble? Need more info on something mechanical? Ask here!

Moderator: Modsquad

chuckiebgood
New Member
New Member
Posts: 5
Joined: Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:00 am

Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by chuckiebgood »

Hi All,
I keep kicking in my sparkplug cover and I pull out my philips head and reset it. I guess I could attach a piece of plastic to strengthen it to keep it from doing this. I just don't want put some ugly piece of plastic there. Has anyone run into this issue before?
User avatar
Slickvic
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 329
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:03 am
Location: S.E. Wisconsin

Re: Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by Slickvic »

Maybe you have your feet too far back. I always keep my feet all the way forward as shown here:

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoG ... 150_12.jpg
Previous - 1986 Honda Elite 250, 2007 Ninja 500r, 2013 Honda PCX-150
Current - 2015 Honda CBR650F :o
User avatar
chucktuna
I'm up to 12 or 13 now...
I'm up to 12 or 13 now...
Posts: 207
Joined: Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:06 pm
Year: 2013
Color: Black
Location: So ILL

Re: Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by chucktuna »

So is this a "how to" kick in your spark plug cover? or "how not to" kick it in...???

:geek:
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
User avatar
maddiedog
Benevolent Overlord
Benevolent Overlord
Posts: 3640
Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:04 pm
Year: 2011
Color: White
Location: New Mexico
Contact:

Re: Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by maddiedog »

chuckiebgood wrote:Hi All,
I keep kicking in my sparkplug cover and I pull out my philips head and reset it. I guess I could attach a piece of plastic to strengthen it to keep it from doing this. I just don't want put some ugly piece of plastic there. Has anyone run into this issue before?
Chuckie -- I've had to move every topic you've made. Please ONLY POST HOW-TOs in how-to. You should ask this question in General or in Technical Help. The guidelines to posting in How To are at the sticky at the top of the subforum, or here for convenience: http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=762

I'm moving this one too... :|
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
User avatar
gn2
Forum Benefactor
Forum Benefactor
Posts: 7767
Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:54 pm
Year: None
Location: NE Scotland

Re: Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by gn2 »

Never been a problem for me, its solid enough.
On the one occasion when I have needed access to the sparkplug I found the cover quite difficult to remove.
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
rp150
Forum Benefactor
Forum Benefactor
Posts: 16
Joined: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:33 am
Location: Chicago - SW

Re: Sparkplug Cover keeps getting kicked in.

Post by rp150 »

Maybe you need a longer screw? It is about 1/2-inch long, isn't it?
Post Reply