Hello

I've recently purchased a naked XJ6 and want to change the spark plugs. I've taken the side panels to see if I can access the plugs, but there doesn't seem to be any room, so I tried to manoeuvre radiator out of the way without disconnecting the hoses but with out much luck. After abut half an hour I gave up and put panels back on. Any help will be much appreciated. Anyway, I hope you all had a great Christmas.

Hello

I've recently purchased a naked XJ6 and want to change the spark plugs. I've taken the side panels to see if I can access the plugs, but there doesn't seem to be any room, so I tried to manoeuvre radiator out of the way without disconnecting the hoses but with out much luck. After abut half an hour I gave up and put panels back on. Any help will be much appreciated. Anyway, I hope you all had a great Christmas.

You need to pivot the tank back (it bolts down at the front) and prop it up. You then need to remove the air-box (deep allen key by memory for each of the clamps). There is rubber webbing protecting the plugs, this is held in place with reusable zip-ties.

It's 40 mins work, provided you go steady, and not too taxing for a jap-four.

GL

Thanks for you help, much appreciated. All the best for the new year

Did you ever complete the job and change them ? I'm thinking of doing it myself and using the NGK Iridium plugs