How To: Change the spark plugs on a Ninja 650

[@thedocsides]

Big thank you for doing these videos. First time motorcycle owner of a 2013 Ninja 650. Your tutorials have been invaluable.

[@Out4aRip]

+TheDocSides Awesome! Glad these little vids help out.

[@sphilpot05]

I concur. I've found more useful info on this gen 650 in a few of your video's than months of browsing forums.

[@toasthernandez5930]

Aye, I 2nd that

[@A6Legit]

Youre the goat dude. I made a playlist of ninja 650 maintenance videos and you covered most of the stuff I need to know.

[@GTPressure]

Did he do fuel injectors I keep looking for those tutorials

[@Out4aRip]

Glad these videos helped!

[@Out4aRip]

No, sorry. Had the 650 for 54K KM and never needed to change those out.

[@davewarren1336]

Superb. Just the info I needed. Been struggling to remove the bottom half of the air box, but this has cleared up the mystery 👍

[@Out4aRip]

Great to hear!

[@jovontinson996]

Great video man, literally the only one that effectively explained how to change it.

[@Out4aRip]

Awesome, glad it helped out!

[@teslaedison6236]

I changed my 1200 Sportster plugs in 5 minutes lol I actually used to own a 2007 650R and loved it. Torque monsters

[@vdfritzz]

thanks a lot, just got a 2013 with 21k km on it, i'll change the air filter (i'll keep it original) and spark plugs if not for this video i'd have taken hours, no doubt, many little tricks

[@Out4aRip]

Glad the vid helped! good luck on the maintenance.

[@romankalinchuk2750]

You wanna just change a spark plug? What you're gonna wanna do is start by dissembling the entire bike. After you do that, you simply disassemble the engine and that's it.

[@jessiequinton9974]

omg exactly what was running in my mind lol

[@A6Legit]

Welcome to working on sporty bikes

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Just like to add how informative your vids are for the awesome 650 Ninja. Ride safe 👍

[@_moes_garage_]

Phenomenal video, thank you for sharing. I'll be tackling this on my 2015 ninja 650 soon.

[@A6Legit]

PS: If youre doing this it would be a good time to install a dynojet if you plan on ever getting one. This tutorial basically did all the disassembly it requires to install it.

[@911RescueDiver]

Thanks a bunch for the movie, dang I feel sorry for owners who have high miles and need to change plug often.

[@toasthernandez5930]

My boy wearing his helmet to do this?? 😮bro that’s kinda smart 😅 wish I would of thought of that

[@Out4aRip]

Hah, I was just testing out different ways to get a good angle while I worked.

[@Ratcat001]

Big thanks, very helpful. Same process for 2017 650 ninja. Cheers. 😊

[@Out4aRip]

Awesome, glad it translates to the newer models!

[@sethlynch2381]

thanks for the vid man helped a lot

[@Out4aRip]

Hey, you're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@iamhyoomun]

Thank you for this -- such a great and helpful video

[@rodrigomejia9096]

Today I changed my spark plugs. Afterwards I got an engine code 12. Is this normal after removing your spark plugs and air filter?

[@trigun989]

Having to use a hex key is a pain in the ass. I tried using a socket with extension but was too large. Just sucks having to buy more tools and waiting till next day to finish

[@tsuki5419]

Man you must be special. Why wouldn’t you show us how to remove the gas tank? It is the only reason I watched the video. My friend Hussain has told me to be mean and leave this comment because it will most definitely be good for me. Thanks anyways. Bye. I love you.

[@andreasguntoro5399]

Really like the way you do the video, to bad it is not the same model year like mine but still a good video 👍👍👍

[@themotorcycleninja95]

Thanks dude all went just like you said ...👍

[@nathansage2198]

This video helped me out so much, thanks!

[@Out4aRip]

Anytime!

[@GTPressure]

Can you make a fuel injector video I can’t seem to find any

[@jefflambert8603]

Thankyou so much I was a Bit Unsure about taking on this Job but you have Demonstrated How to go About it very Clearly I Have the Naked Z 650 But I assume its all tbe Same

[@Out4aRip]

You're very welcome! Should be exactly the same, possibly even easier with the lack of fairings etc.

[@yoyohooyo]

Thanks for the instruction.

[@lifeofbhomb7264]

So the clear breather tube just hangs there? You never went back and showed where its routed

[@RaymondWong2k]

+Out4aRip Any differences with the new sparkplugs? or just regular maintenance? thx for the video!, that 3rd hose to the airbox was a pain to get back on until I watched your video

[@Out4aRip]

+Raymond Wong Hey, no difference at all. It's just recommended to change every 12000km per the manual.

[@nocalikid]

another great video. at what mileage did you replace you spark plugs? service manual states 7500 miles. i have about 12.5K miles on original plugs and still running strong.

[@Out4aRip]

+Nocalikid Replaced initially at 11,000KM(6835Miles) and again at 22,000KM(13670Miles) I don't remember how the plugs looked on my first change, but they looked mint still when swapped at 22000KM

[@briancheng8243]

Hey man thanks for this vid. I have the same bike in the same color, I think I'll be replacing the spark plugs today! Also have you thought of putting in a power commander? I'm wondering how to install mine.

[@Out4aRip]

Unfortunately I didn't record the install of my pcv. There is an install vid using a 2013 ninja 650 on KZbin made by dynojet. I've posted the link for someone else recently on another vid but I will toss the link here for u when I get home.

[@Out4aRip]

Out4aRip Here's that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGjSdJSuj7Kih6s

[@Out4aRip]

***** I'm sure your going to have a blast coming from the 250! And thanks for the sub! Ill look into just doing an air filter removal if you'd like but in the meantime: With the tank removed you just need to unscrew the 8 phillips head screws that surround the airbox and lift off the cover. The filter is then held in by another single screw. Once removed you can either replace the filter or clean it if you have a K&N one etc.

[@rodrigomejia9096]

Do you have a video on how to remove the cooling fan?

[@quinones325]

great vid as usual. where did you get the long 3mm hex? how long is it?

[@Out4aRip]

+quinones325 Thank you! I picked up a set of long hex bits from Canadiantire when on sale. Set cost like 14-20$ I think. The hex is about 4-6" in length.

[@jamieliu2087]

I'm having trouble taking the cool packs out, any ideas. I can twist it but only very slightly with pliers to grip it. I can pull them out and it's frustrating

[@Out4aRip]

The first time is always the worst. Becomes way easier with subsequent changes. I wouldn't recommend using pliers though as I'd be worried about damaging the coil. With the air box removed and the connection removed, it comes down to just wiggling it up while twisting it back and forth a bit. Wear gloves or something to add grip if needed... also to protect your knuckles cause when that thing does come out you are most likely going to smack the back of your hand lol. Not sure if there is a good coil removal tool you could use to add leverage safely though without damaging anything.

[@jamieliu2087]

ill give it a good go when i take the tank and air box back off next time. its a bugger alright

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Great vid although it looks a ball ache just to change the plugs . Are the plugs gap preset ? 👍🏻

[@Out4aRip]

+ChuckNinja Kawasaki I checked the gap prior to installing and they were correctly set per the service manual. I may have gotten lucky? And as for the job itself.... all i can say is, the process does get a whole lot easier the more often you do it.

[@kobel1564]

What are signs of no spark I just replaced the starting motor and the relay. It starts sometimes and other times it doesn’t . When it starts I turn it off and it will not start again unless I charge the battery

[@A6Legit]

Signs of no spark? Bike isnt running id guess. Sounds like you need a new battery.

[@NineHybrid]

I think I have the same bike as you and I am trying to figure out how to remove the regulator/rectifier in order to troubleshoot it. Can you help? It appears to be right on top of the radiator on my bike and I can't seem to figure out how to get at it.

[@Out4aRip]

Hey, Looks like you need to remove the Radiator in order to inspect/remove it unfortunately.

[@NineHybrid]

Thanks for the response. Any idea how I do that? I can't seem to find a vid. Do I need to remove the tank, airbox, etc?

[@Out4aRip]

np. Just the fairing and rad need to come off from what I read. Check out these 2 links. Let me know if they don't work for you. drive.google.com/open?id=0B2sfS4miK4DiZ1d0dUZ3eWpUOU0 drive.google.com/open?id=0B2sfS4miK4Didllub2FPQWNwckE

[@NineHybrid]

Thanks man that should be super helpful. I couldn't find a service manual for my bike, where did you get that one?

[@Out4aRip]

There was a site posted on a 650 forum that had service manuals for a large amount of bikes. Stopped working last I checked and the links now just lead to advertisements.

[@nathanricketts1439]

How do you get the tops off the spark plugs, u said you cant do it with one hand I cant do it with 2

[@HalfdeadRider]

I hope you got them out, they are a very snug tight fit in an awkward place. I'm not looking forward to that part. Try twisting them a bit first to work them lose if you still have not got them out (why is lossen still not officially a word ffs?).

[@nathanricketts1439]

@@HalfdeadRider managed with a great deal of struggling, thank you, I wasn't too sure if i had to force them out or maybe another way to come off 👍🏽

[@elijahheimsoth6596]

What windscreen did you have on the 650?

[@Out4aRip]

Hey, It's the Zero Gravity - Double Bubble.

[@ninetyseven7656]

Thanks

[@Ghostic0n01]

Awesome video as always. Also, if you get the time, could you please answer my question in the discussion page of your channel? Thanks in advance. However, after watching this video, it seems the tank pad and grips are black but just slightly more grey the black paint of the tank itself. Who knows, only you can confirm that for sure, lol.

[@Out4aRip]

Ghost ic0n Sorry sir, I am guilty of neglecting the discussion page. I don't receive notifications for posts there it seems. I just replied. They look like a faded black or dark grey that kinda matches the seat.

[@Vindex93]

+Out4aRip So the 3rd hose just goes between those 2 things without being attached to anything? imageshack.com/i/exUCwzC3j

[@Out4aRip]

1BlackHawkDown1 Yep just sits in there from what I've seen.

[@Vindex93]

Out4aRip Good. I was worried that there it would get too hot and might melt.

[@Out4aRip]

1BlackHawkDown1 I thought that as well actually lol

[@zgjfinance2796]

You didn’t show the part where you remove the spark plugs?

[@Out4aRip]

I probably struggled contorting my hands to get them out and didn't think to go back once they were successfully removed lol

[@zgjfinance2796]

@@Out4aRip it was the one part I was having trouble with lol. The spark plug would not come out but I managed :)

[@Richardbyansi]

what kind of camera do u use sir on you helment?

[@Out4aRip]

+Richard byansi Hey Richard, I use the Sony action cam as1500. They have newer models available now that support 4k resolution. I highly recommend it. Great little cam with excellent image stabilization while on the move.

[@Richardbyansi]

+Out4aRip thank very much

[@Richardbyansi]

Out4aRip what about the microphone

[@Out4aRip]

+Richard byansi For how to vids etc i just use the built in mic on the cam. While riding I use a wired 3.5mm mic i picked up off ebay for a dollar and route it in to my helmet. Works really well for dirt cheap.

[@Richardbyansi]

+Out4aRip thanks very much for replying back,I found your video educative in a sense that now I can work on my bike and save money. I have the same bike like u do 650R 2012

[@cenflofinest5192]

Did this and now I have check engine light and it revs to 3000 rpm on startup! And when I rev it doesn’t go back down, my friend was fucking with the secondary throttle bodies and I believe that’s what fucked it up

[@ernieoriente2513]

I had to replace my engine on my ninja 650r 2006 I mixed up the coils so I'm not sure which one goes where? I'm worried I'll mess up the firing sequence and I have searched to no end through every manual I could find every person I could call and the best I found was a black and white picture of the coils inserted into the bike... does anyone at all have any information on how to identify which coil goes where?

[@Out4aRip]

I thought they were labeled but the bikes been in storage now for the winter for what feels like an eternity and i'm drawing a blank. I also thought the cable slack only allowed for a specific orientation but since you swapped engines things may be different with your cable management.

[@ernieoriente2513]

Well they are labeled I finally figured it out as for the cable slack there's no such thing with that bike haha they both have the same amount of length in wire so it's hard to tell that way but just above the sleeve they have their respective markings

[@killak00pa]

Hey is this the same for a 2007 ninja 500

[@Out4aRip]

+Garrett Browne I'm sure the concept is all the same. But removal of parts etc is a bit different. I found this how to article online for you to check out. Hope it helps! www.ex-500.com/wiki/index.php?title=Spark_Plug_Installation_and_Maintenance

[@killak00pa]

+Out4aRip thank you

[@MrSwag171]

Would it be any different with a 2008 650r?

[@Out4aRip]

It's a bit different. More or less the same though. I did a quick search and found this guys video for your gen of 650. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrOZoGdnbSdd5o

[@MrSwag171]

Thank you man i really appreciate it! you're a lot of help!

[@Out4aRip]

+MrSwag171 anytime sir. Ride safe.

[@shaunjones8964]

use the coil packs to retrieve the spark plugs out much easier

[@Out4aRip]

+Shaun Jones Good tip! I just happened to have the correct size socket with the rubber grip inside for removing spark plugs so was able to do it in one shot.

[@shaunjones8964]

Yea I have the same size to but the damn thing wouldn't get a grip on them took my 15 mins to get the bright ideal Lol

[@Out4aRip]

LOL I had a hell of a time removing the coil pack the first time so I'd be hesitant to stick it back in

[@shaunjones8964]

That's weird man mine came out no problem but my bike is still not running right

[@Out4aRip]

Was only bad the first time. I got big hands though. prolly just couldn't get a good grip. Whats going on with your bike? Should post your symptoms on www.riderforums.com/kawasaki-ninja-650r/ A bunch of people with more knowledge than I on there to troubleshoot with!

[@MistaVokes]

where is the regulator rectifier?

[@ChrisTripp]

11K km is not even 7K miles and you're already replacing your spark plugs? I wouldn't think to do that until waaay later imho.

[@Out4aRip]

Manual recommends every 12k km. Once the tank is off(K&N air filter cleaning or something), I rather get everything done at the same time. I over do a lot of my maintenance I know =/ lol. You can push it farther back for sure. The old plugs still looked great.

[@Out4aRip]

I know. My civic is something like 100k!

[@ChrisTripp]

You have a civic too? So do I hahaha 2007 civic and a 2013 ninja 650

[@Out4aRip]

06 civic 14 Ninja. Cant go wrong with those Japanese vehicles!

[@bambino3503]

Why didn't you start the bike🤔

[@A6Legit]

Hes that confident in his work.

[@HieuLamngoc-ze6ed]

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