How to Replace Spark Plugs on a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Motorcycle 

Great video! I've never changed spark plugs before, you made it very straightforward and now my girlfriend thinks I'm a badass because I did it in front of her in a wifebeater while drinking beer. 'MURICA

In addition I would recommend anti-seize on the spark plug threads. Easier going in and coming out and die-electric grease on the porcelain part of the plug to help in the replacing and removal of the boot next time around. Great video BTW

Wanted to drop in here and say thanks. Got my 2002 from a pal a few years ago and still learning about her. Gotta buy two more spark plugs, but hey, at least I know now. Super helpful tutorial.

Thank you, this video was very helpful. Just as an FYI to other viewers though, I was prepared to remove the "covers", but I found that, at least on my '04 Aero 750, I didn't have to. I was able to access all four plugs without doing so. So I'm not sure if it's the year, or the particular model of Shadow, or what the difference is, but check your bike over. No need making extra work if you don't have to. (And thank you for pointing out that plug tool in the tool kit. It was a GODSEND!)

do not forget a spark plug gap between the contacts! it should be of 0.80 and 0.90 mm (0,031-0.035 in). Useful video.

Always nice to see a video where you get to see everything up close....great video and it's a great tutorial...hope to see more from you.

OMG this is FANTASTIC..I have the exact same bike (year and color!) and thought I was going to have to take a lot more panels off... I did buy four; the only way I knew there were four plugs is b/c the parts guy knew. Like the person below, it's been six years since I rode it. So this video has saved me lots of time and money (labor costs!) THANK YOU.

Good video and very informative to novice mechanics like myself, but at the same time you don't insult experienced ones.

Thank You very much! I need to change my plugs because my bike has been in the garage for 6 years. I was only going to buy 2 plugs, but after this I now see there are 2 more hiding! Thanx Much!

Good video, thanks. I'm thinking about trading for a 2005 Shadow Spirit 750 and your video enlightened me on the fact that this bike has 3 spark plugs, I never would have guessed that.

Great and helpful video............ might suggest the anti thread seize grease for those who are interested in that.

Great video real helpful I have the same bike would like to see one on replacing the fork seals ...and about the spark plug socket the one you use in the video is the only one I found that works

This is an awesome video, very strait forward and the presenter is quite knowledgeable.

good video.. i would recommend dabbing the new spark plug (around the part where it sits) with little bit of engine oil before popping it in.

I thought I had to take my tank off to change those other 2 plugs, thanks for the info!!! Good video!!!

Thanks for making this. Helped a lot!

Good video I'm glad you explained real easy thanks

Could not fit my deep well socket in and thaught I was going to need a special socket. Didn't even think to look in the tool pouch. Very helpful thanks

If anyone is wondering you need a "Thin Walled 18mm Deep Well" if you dont have the tool for the bike.

Very helpful buddy. Thanks a million!

Thank you so much for making this video

thanks for the instructional video one question though what spark plugs are you using and where can i get them...?

Great. Anti seize grease is good also, a dab of it.

nice and clean job! Well done!

It totaled $230 for the shop to place a Helicoil insert in the port and for the new gasket for the head plus labor. I would deff recommend using the factory tool kit to replace the plugs in the future or just allow the shop to do it. I am able to work on my bike no problem but it was a pain to have something so easy turn into such a mess.

Thanks! I wondered how to get to the two hidden ones.

Thanks so much this was a big help

Great clear video .. thank you

Thanks i just bought a honda shadow and didn't have that spark plug tool so i just ordered one

Thanks for making this

Thanks for using a tripod and good light!

Thanks a million!

Thank you for sharing!!

thanks for the video bro!!!!

Good video and good camera angle to show the point of focus... You do tighten the plugs a little too much for me.. I tighten them with my fingers as much as possible and then turn them 1/4 of a turn with the wrench.. Remember they will be subjected to intense heat and the metal will expand under heat.. Too tight and you will have trouble getting them out the next time.. Thanks again !

Do you need to adjust the spark plug gap before installing them?

Very helpful video... there’s no need of calibration???

Did you check or set the gaps on those spark plugs?

Great vid...... safe ride

Lmao I'm a tool. I thought there was only 2 plugs.. Don't ask me why.. I'm in vt125 mode lmao. This video helped a lot thanks mate. Now to order another 2 lol.

this is a real risk if you are not careful. thanks for sharing this.. how much did it cost to do this ??

thank you!

thank for teh video. didnt know there was a spark plug wrench. I fear I may have damaged some threads.

Are the new plugs already factory gapped

Thanks perfect

I have the same thinking. I always put anti-seize on my plugs as well as a little dielectric grease into the wires as well. Just the way I was taught...

Can I use NGK DPR8EA-9?

Sonis it 18mm on the front and 17mm in the back?

Good video on point. Ha ha you said groady. I thought i was the only person that said it. Maybe its a honda thing.

thanks.

Wow that was EeeZee and fast compare to sport bike :)

Ok I have a question. Hopefully you or someone here knows. The cycle I just got is a 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C. It too has 4 plugs. My question is related to the upper tip of the plug that snaps into the boot. When I took my plug out the rounded end "piece" that typically snaps into the boot on automotive plugs was not on the upper tip of the plug. So as I could not see if the plugs you were taking out or putting back in were like that. So with the "missing tip" that threads onto the end of the plugs not there when the plug came out all you saw on the upper tip of the plug was the threads where that tip screws onto. Is that normal? Do these plugs require that chrome/silver tip on the threads before the boot goes on? What was your experience?

what type of wires r u using?

Thank for the video good tips.

Ya to bad my front left plug decided to cross thread and gum the treads. Now I have to pull the head a re do the threads

Can you link the tools used?

I don't know if this video still gets responded to but for the plug caps, do I just pulled those off or is there a tool I need? Just ordered new ones due to my mechanic telling me my front one was bad.

why you didnt show how to remove the one on the top of the front cylinder i mean on the left side?

I purchased a spark plug tool like you have, but seem too be too thick…..do they make a narrow one also…..I have a 2002 Honda shadow classic

On a 2009 honda shadow aero 750 what is the measurement on the sparkplug

Should have shown how u took the plugs out behind the chrome piece under the tank. .

is this DIY almost the same for a 2011 Honda shadow phantom? I'm guessing it's similar?

with this tool if you can do the same thing in honda shadow ACE 2003 you r a god .... so simple ...hahahhaha

My problem is the correct plug socket. I have three sockets for 4 plug sizes and none will fit. "Take your socket..." Is the hard part because appears a special tool?

A couple of turns?

Check the gap!

What about the gap? Did you check it ? What is it ?

Does the 2006 Honda shadow spirit have 2 carburetors or 1?

Don’t add anti seize to your ngk plugs. They come ready to install.

I have a 2000 honda shadow 750, is it similar to this process?

I'm not using any wires.. just the boots and connectors that are already part of the bike.

Notice he did not show you how to remove the front and rear plugs that are covered - you can't get to those by just removing the top cover. There is a "fin" in the cyclinder head that makes it impossible to put a socket on that plug without removing the fin.

what size socket is it to remove the sparkplugs?

how about more motorcycle videos, please.

Possibly stupid question here, but why does honda use 4 spark plugs on a 2 cylinder engine?

Why didn't you show the front one left side

Shouldn't you use anti-seize on those plug threads?

Colton. . On a 4 cylinder it would be 1 per cylinder not 2 : )

"Im not going to use a torque wrench because i dont want to bother"....disqualified

It has four...

tighten plugs by hand till seated .. then 1/4 turn .. please do NOT do it like this.. ofc only if you have a crush washer on them .. most do .. and no tork wrench

You are wrong my friend. This bike has 4 spark plugs. It has 2 per cylinder.

should be 4 spark plugs

too much slack in your chain. unless you plan on havin a 400lb chick on the back. id go for a half inch

Spark plug gap? Thanks though.