issues with spark plug DR8EIX #2202 for Hawk

Redbookaudio · 08-01-2018, 08:42 PM

I'm having difficulty changing out the Hawk spark plug.

1. The spark plug DR8EIX #2202 (recommended by many here) doesn't seem to accept my spark plug wire. Perhaps a piece is stuck up in the spark plug connection wire? see picture below.

2. the Hawk spark plug wrench that came with the bike isn't big enough to screw in the spark plug (I'm assuming I need a bigger spark plug wrench?)

Thanks for going easy on me... I'm not a gear head, but I'm learning a lot!

**JerryHawk250** · 08-01-2018, 08:55 PM

The tip needs to be removed. It will unscrew off.

humanbeing · 08-01-2018, 10:35 PM

http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...793#post264793

Redbookaudio · 08-01-2018, 11:26 PM

thanks Jerry! do you know what size spark plug wrench I need to purchase? The one that came with the Hawk doesn't fit this new spark plug....

Red Hawk · 08-01-2018, 11:38 PM

DR8EXI #2202 takes an 18MM socket. That's what I use. Had good luck with .034 Gap.

I took the Hawk plug wrench and "adjusted" the factory stamped wrench with a cressant wrench 1 by 1, it'll do now in a pinch.

ChrisWNY · 08-02-2018, 08:06 AM

Auto parts stores will sell spark plug sockets for easily ratcheting off the spark plug. I know that Advance Auto Parts (at least the one locally where I live) sells the NGK #6681 Iridium IX spark plug that fits the Hawk perfectly. It uses a 3/4" socket.

Redbookaudio · 08-02-2018, 10:23 AM

Thanks Red Hawk and ChrisWNY!

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Redbookaudio Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 40	thanks Jerry! do you know what size spark plug wrench I need to purchase? The one that came with the Hawk doesn't fit this new spark plug.... __________________ Hawk 250
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Red Hawk Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NEPA Posts: 273	DR8EXI #2202 takes an 18MM socket. That's what I use. Had good luck with .034 Gap. I took the Hawk plug wrench and "adjusted" the factory stamped wrench with a cressant wrench 1 by 1, it'll do now in a pinch. __________________ 2018 Hawk P&P Decked .040 off the head. 17/43 D.I.D. 428, NGK Iridium plug, DeCat, Wrapped pipe, Custom S.S. Muffler core, Nibbi PE30 115/35, L.E.D. Lights, Digital Cluster, USB port, Cutting Bord skid plate, Oil cooler w/ custom CRF oil filter inline, 5Wt fork oil, Rear Shock, CNC Back Rack, 30mm FAT bars, Bark Busters, ProGrips, Adjustable levers, Shinko 700’s lots of Loctite! Last edited by Red Hawk; 08-01-2018 at 11:43 PM. Reason: P.s.
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ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	Auto parts stores will sell spark plug sockets for easily ratcheting off the spark plug. I know that Advance Auto Parts (at least the one locally where I live) sells the NGK #6681 Iridium IX spark plug that fits the Hawk perfectly. It uses a 3/4" socket. __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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