2015 Spark Plug Socket

[Fred smith]

where is the best place to purchase a spark plug socket for a 2015 ar1200RT?

[David.]

This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBccbPbpIo, shows the Spark Plug change on a R1200 GSW, a 14mm thin walled socket is used with an extension bar & ratchet.

I use the same set up on my 2012 TC, a 3/8" Drive Socket.

Bought a set from Halfords, although it looks like they sell them individually,
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/ ... -3-8-drive.

If you've got the new Spark Plugs, could always take one to check the fit.

[T6pilot]

Snap-on tools makes  a thin walled 5/8 part number S9720KA pricy $$
Fits perfect
Issue is socket needs to be thin walled or can bind in cylinder head

[David.]

The 2015 RT BMW Spark Plug Part No. is 12128532942, this is the same as an NGK LMAR8D-J.

From the NGK Website http://www.ngk.com/product.aspx?zpid=29929, (see SPECS),the Hex Size is 14mm.

The Snap-on Spark Plug Socket, Part No. S9720KA is 5/8" (16mm),
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp ... k&tool=all

Checked that the Halfords 14mm, 3/8" Drive, deep (63mm long) thin walled socket fits the Spark Plugs for my 2012 TC RT, same as the 2015 RT with a 14mm Hex Size.

[T6pilot]

Sorry have two sockets the snap on 5/8 fits my 2011 1200gs
For my newer bikes Assenmacher 14 mm thin wall socket, got mine on Amazon for $25

[David.]

Thanks for confirming the correct size for the 2015 RT.

As you say, the Assenmacher one is available from Amazon, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Assenmacher-SP1 ... B002YK78VI.

[Fred smith]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I stopped by Auto Zone and ordered a socket for $4.99. If this socket doesn't work, I will probably go to the Snap-On, MAC or Wunderlich. I'll let everyone know how my $4.99 Socket works.

[David.]

Sorry, didn't twig that you are in the US.