Changing Spark Plugs

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Hi I've got a 2005 Z750 and i want to change the spark plugs, on my old bike i could get to the plugs without fully taking the fuel tank off, can i do the same with this bike.

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No chance. To get at the two in the middle you have to remove the tank and undo several electrical connectors, undo the bolts holding the thermostat housing arse about for half an hour skin several knuckles say a lot then look forward to the same process the other way round. Have fun.

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marco said:

No chance. To get at the two in the middle you have to remove the tank and undo several electrical connectors, undo the bolts holding the thermostat housing arse about for half an hour skin several knuckles say a lot then look forward to the same process the other way round. Have fun.

An honest answer there I think ;D

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Great its the hard way then with my last bike I could put string through the hole for the bolts on the back and front of the tank and tie it to the garage roof giving a foots gap to get in and do the work without totally taking the tank off

Is the tank on the Z750 just held on with the one bolt under the seat ie undo that and just lift it straight up?

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Have a look at the 'Fuel Tank removal' post.

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Useful tip No. 1

removing the tank is a lot easier when its not full of juice, so plan to change your plugs when your tanks nearly empty

cheers

Dom

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also protect the edges of the tank as they chip very easily when you lift the tank up, as I have found out!