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    #16
    image.jpgSaw this kit on EBay for around $30
    1978 GS 1000 (pods, V&H 4 to 1, Dyna S, Dyna coils, stage 3 jet kit, Progressive springs, relay mod, 530 chain, Honda regulator, clutch basket welded and shimmed)
    1970 Honda C70

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      #17
      That what I use. NAPA sells the inserts with 4 or 5 to a pack.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #18
        What if you have a 4-valve with a 12MM thread? Didn't see much in that size.
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        1983 GS1100e
        82\83 1100e Frankenbike
        1980 GS1260
        Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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          #19
          Looks like Summit has them. Probably need so specify 12MM when ordering.

          Find Parts and Accessories 12MM spark plug repair KEYWORD and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $109 at Summit Racing!
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #20
            Looking at the picture of the plug, it looked like a 14mm unless he has some really small hands...
            1978 GS 1000 (pods, V&H 4 to 1, Dyna S, Dyna coils, stage 3 jet kit, Progressive springs, relay mod, 530 chain, Honda regulator, clutch basket welded and shimmed)
            1970 Honda C70

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              #21
              It is a 14..suzuki uses 14 MM threads.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #22
                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                Pics and name of the kit for others to reference please.


                All the components in the kit appeared to be high quality, and it's available in nearly any town in the US. It's a staked kit so the inset is actually mechanically locked into the head instead of simply using high strength locktite.

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                  #23
                  So its the same as the Save A thread kit. I suggested the highest temp loctite based on an insert that didnt want to play well once. I had to use the swedging tool again AND use the loctite so I could unscrew the plug off the insert. I used the loctite and let it sit all night and it stayed put.

                  I also suggested using the plug to insert the new insert as the use of the tool as in the directions also cause an extraction before it could ever been able to use the swedging tool in the first place.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #24
                    THe RTV seemed to cause enough drag to be able to easily unscrew the sparkplug after I got the insert to the proper depth. After that two solid whacks with the swedging tool and it looked very well staked into place. I'm about to ride into town to get some plumbing stuff from LOWEs so we will see if I have to limp it home again haha

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