YAMAHA YZF-R6 DIY SPARK PLUG CHANGE (TUTORIAL/EASY)

VERY EASY, QUICK 8 minute tutorial on how to change the spark plugs on your 2006-2016 YAMAHA YZF R6. I also swapped out the dirty OEM air filter for a high flow cleanable unit from K&N!
PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
SPARK PLUGS = NGK Spark Plugs CR10EK
AIR FILTER= K&N Engine Air Filter: High Performance, Fits 2008-2019 (YZF R6, YZF R6S) YA-6008
Recommended Tools for this job:
Phillips/flathead Screwdriver,
Ratcheting wrench,
Spark plug socket,
Ratcheting wrench extension (short and long),
Flexible ratchet extension,
5mm Allen key,
needle nose pliers,
telescoping magnetic pickup tool,
paper towels,
painters tape.
This channel and I do not claim any right over any of the songs used in this video. All rights reserved to the respective copyright owners.
Music -
Jazzy Wave - Yourneighborsclassicbeats
• Jazzy Wave
RŮDE - Eternal Youth
• RŮDE - Eternal Youth
líue - Suffer With Me [OFFICIAL AUDIO w/Visuals]
• líue - Suffer With Me ...
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[@yungsuh8888]

goddamn excellent video. Perfect angles and lighting to see all the work/locations. Love the fact you CLEARLY showed which bolts, wires, parts, etc to remove, and which new spark plugs you used. Fantastic attention to detail

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Thank you brother, I appreciate you watching!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@yeejay6396]

Damn fine video man! 1 good thing about the 2nd Gen ('03-'05) is that the air box and fuel tank were seperate. No need to disconnect lines, instead of syphoning gas, you could prop the gas tank from the pillion seat latch, it's not a fantastic solution, just unless major component word is needed it can come in handy. You can still do all this and then some without needed to mount the bike to a stand/wheel mount.

[@SuperbikeDiscovery]

Nice video man! Sweet

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Glad you liked it!

[@raymonddd27]

Isn’t bad to remove the fuel tank? I read somewhere it let’s air into the fuel lines. Correct me if I’m wrong please

[@ketchupmustardracing]

I’ve never heard of it being bad personally, but to rid the fuel lines/system of air bubbles; i always flip the key switch with the starter button on multiple times to prime the lines and push out any air. The short noise you hear from under the tank is the fuel pump priming the fuel injectors for startup, it starts right up with no issues for me if I make sure to prime it after I’ve removed the tank for service.

[@raymonddd27]

Awesome thanks!

[@ketchupmustardracing]

@@raymonddd27 anytime!

[@ElSer5.0]

Do the coil packs rotate, or just pop out?

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Yes, the Coil packs do rotate but alternatively they should just pop out. You can rotate and pull at the same time to loosen them up and pop them free… if that doesn’t work you can lighten wedge a screw driver under the plug end and try to pop them out but BE GENTLE; you can snap off the cap if you pry too hard!

[@ElSer5.0]

@@ketchupmustardracing Appreciate it, tackling this job this weekend should be quick (I hope lol)

[@michaelpitta2047]

I’ve been trying to find one for weeks, does anyone know what the piece above the battery is that holds the seat in place is?

[@jekpom]

Late af but are you asking what piece holds the seat in place? There’s a hook that slides into a hole at the front of the seat, and two bolts on the end where you have to pull back the cushion that holds it in place.

[@MrGhoulie]

How long do you think this would take to do?

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Two hours give or take, depends on how mechanically inclined you're and your toolset.

[@omarhossin1413]

Does it have to be empty of fuel?

[@ketchupmustardracing]

No you can keep the fuel in, I suggest running it lower than full before changing tho just to be safe! 🤙🏾

[@NITTYGRITTY1000]

The frame is cut under the air box I’ve never seen that on a 2co r6

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Yeah I thought it was odd but it’s made that way. I checked

[@cristiroland]

Any changes in how bikes rides and runs?

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Not really noticeable after but the bike definitely responds better with a fresh filter and new spark plugs. 👍🏾

[@cristiroland]

@@ketchupmustardracing i changed them two days ago because i felt like a missfire.. changed them with iridium and found out the air filter was verrrrryyyy dirtt and cleand it. I will change it soon but i felt a little difference...

[@ketchupmustardracing]

@@cristiroland nice! a dirty air filter will make a bike sluggish.

[@cristiroland]

@@ketchupmustardracing i must change other parts also. The fork sealings are wasted....the chain...but i will change them because after that a few years i won't spend money in it

[@jordyechevarria8040]

Why take off the tank though?

[@ketchupmustardracing]

How else are you supposed to get to the spark plugs? It’s very simple to remove.

[@jordyechevarria8040]

@@ketchupmustardracing But unnecessary and waste of time

[@ketchupmustardracing]

@@jordyechevarria8040 so don’t take it off? 😂 you sound goofy.

[@ketchupmustardracing]

Nobody is forcing you to take it off

[@ketchupmustardracing]

@@jordyechevarria8040 I removed it so I have more room to film and I also don’t want it to fall over. Fuel pumps are fragile and expensive.