My Overview - How to Change Spark Plugs on the '98 VFR800

I didn't have time to take photos, but I just changed my spark plugs. I figured I'd do a quick writeup since it seems they were hard to find prior to my doing this. Use caution when doing this. I am not responsible for any injuries or monetary losses incurred

Tools required: Factory tools in your plastic tool bag.
Recommendations: Have 1 bar or less showing on your fuel gauge. Confirm your gap on the new plugs.
Install Time: Approx. 30-90 minutes depending on your skill

Rear plugs - these are easiest:
-Remove your seat
-Remove your tool box
-Find your open ended wrenches
-Unbolt your two upper gas tank bolts (8mm IIRC)
-Lift up the front of your fuel tank (Be careful of hose tension as you lift)
-Prop tank up using block of wood or something similar

Plug Removal (x2):
-Remove left side spark plug wire boot from cylinder
-Use your spark plug tool & wrench to remove spark plug
-Install new spark plug
-Reinstall spark plug wire boot

-Remove tank prop
-Place tank back into position & rebolt tank to frame

Front plugs:
-Undo both plastic clips under fairing
-Remove two lower screws on front black fairing
-Remove two lower allen bolts on front black fairing
-Remove upper plastic clips on black inside fairing (2 or 4 total)
-Remove two outer allen bolts on side fairings
-Pull front black fairing down slightly
-Unbolt both bolts on the oil cooler (8mm IIRC)
-Pull oil cooler down somewhat to allow access to spark plug wire boots

Plug Removal (x2):
-Remove left side spark plug wire boot from cylinder
-Use your spark plug tool & wrench to remove spark plug
-Install new spark plug
-Reinstall spark plug wire boot

-Reinstall all prior pieces (Oil cooler, front black plastic fairing, hardware, seat, etc.)
-Start up bike and confirm it runs well
-You're good to go

 

http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/23649-5th-gen-spark-plugs-fuel-filter.html

Here are the pics.

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Thanks. I see you did the fairing removal method and used real tools ;-) I was trying to do the plugs without removing the side fairings and using only the tools included in the tool kit.