⚡Milwaukee-Eight! DIY Spark Plug Replacement ⚡
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In this comprehensive CZcams tutorial, I'll guide you through the essential steps of changing spark plugs and checking plug wires on your Milwaukee 8 Harley Davidson Touring motorcycle. Proper maintenance of these critical components ensures optimal performance, smoother rides, and longevity for your bike. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a DIY enthusiast, join me in the garage for practical tips and a step-by-step walkthrough. Let's keep your Milwaukee 8 roaring down the open road with confidence!
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I seldom comment on videos, but I had to give recognition. You have hands down the best videos I have found, and they seem to check all the boxes off in the service manual.
Hey Joseph! Thank you very much for the comment,. That means a lot! Always glad to help!
Thank you sooo much! Removing the tank was the easiest part of changing the plugs and wires. Plugs were shot at 9500 miles on 2021 Road Glide. Went with the Taylor 409 wires from DK Custom.
wow thats pretty bad for 9500 miles. spark plugs should last you quite awhile..maybe need to check your tune
@@sikbaggers Im in Commiefornia so tune is very limited without a stage 2. Burn looked good but electrode worn and out of gap. Although manual calls for 2 years or 30k, Harley Techs are seeing plugs needing replaced at 9-10k.
@@sikbaggers I just did mine last weekend i had 9276 I just replaced them and wow they were bad.
oh by the way, new 24, RG owner, from the great white north, 6 months riding, 6 months dreaming of riding, your channel, keeps me riding all year long 🙏
Spring is around the corner! Itching to get back on the bike!
Great video as always Steve! Thank you.
thank you douglas!
I love watching all y'all's videos. Keep up with the good work
Thank you David! Much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing this useful information!
Youre very welcome!
Thank you for all the useful information you provide.
Thank you for checking it out!
Thanks so much for posting this video. Very thorough and easy to follow!
you're very welcome...glad to help!
That was awesome, thanks
glad to help!
Thank you for sharing this awesome job
Thank you for checking it out!
Keep up the good work
thank you!
Great video 👍
Thank you Bagrman!
Welcome back 👊🏻
thank you Eddie!
Thank you for the great videos! Your content is clear, concise, and very easy to watch. You've given me the confidence to perform a lot of the maintenance on my 21 Streetglide! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for the comment. it means a lot to know that we are helping!
🤘🙏 Mr. SIK Baggers, awesome vid's
Thank you bro!
Ordered the plug wire pliers, thank you!
Nice...they make quick work of those buried plugs wires. Thanks for checking it out!
When changing your plugs on a M8 always check the deep plug wells on the right side for debris, small rocks or sand ect. Particularly on the front right. Probably have to use a flashlight to view the bottom of the well after removing the spark plug wire to ensure you have no pebbles or sand. If a small pebble falls in your cylinder head your motor will be toast. I use an air blower and a vacuum to throughly clean the well before removing the plug. The last time I changed my plugs I found two small rocks in the right front plug well. Fortunately I preformed this simple check and probably saved myself from a whole lot of misery.
your right jack..something I overlooked in a hurry to get this video shot..thanks for checking it out!
I had a bee in the front left and a spent male pine flower in the right rear. Thanks for the heads up!!!!
This is awsome. I need a manual. Thank you for this.
2022 RG St
You're very welcome.
All your videos are excellent. I have a 2021 Tri Glide ultra. Could definitely use that link for my service manual. Thank you
Thank you Doc...unfortunately the tri glides are a supplement and I really only get those if I get that bike in here. Which is rare. So I only download those on case by case and I dont have that one. Sorry Doc.
I came across your channel ,and I like this clip, its very informative ,I had a few bikes throughout my years of riding , Japanese and victory and a Harley too and I must say that on all my bikes, I didn't have to remove the tank to change plugs except on Harley ..I did have to remove the faux gas tank on my intruder 1500 to clean and change the air filter .and now that i have a 2023 road glide ,this information will help in the future when I will change my plugs .thank you
yes unfortunately its about the only way to get to these...ive had bikes like that ion the past as well..removing full exhaust just to change the oil filter lol its a lot to pack in on a small frame I guess. Thank you for checking out the video and the comment! Much appreciated!
TY Steve 💯
Yes sir...thank you for checking it out!
Another great video. Really useful when you put the links to the tools in the description like you do. This has helped me get my maintenance tools up to speed....and who doesnt like motorcycle tools! The long nosed plug removal pliers are my purchase this time....didnt need them on a Breakout....but the new addition SportGlide does! Thanks mate 👍
Thank youfor checking it out Mike! And thats funny I like to buy the tools as much as I do the parts ...and these are cheap...but another great tool to add to the arsenal!
Thanks for the video. Just got my 23 ST home yesterday. Like seeing all the parts you have put on it so far!
Nice! Fresh parts videos coming soon! Next up is the exhaust!
I put a 2 into 1 Khrome Works outlaw in black, and I absolutely love it. Sounds great. Did the matching air cleaner also that matches the tip on the pipe! For bars I went with the LA choppers thresher 1 1/2 bars in 14 inch. Did not want to spend 2000 on T Bars lol.
Perfect timing for this video ... I was just thinking the other day I need to pull mine and check them but haven't pulled the tank on my RG yet .... No cross over tube to deal with makes me happy... Thanks for doing what you do
yes...that cross over tube is ridiculous lol glad to help!
Great video Steve, Thank you for shooting it, Glad you found that screw! Now it's time to get to work on my 2020 HD Roadglide Special blacked out baby and at 30k, change the plugs, replace all main fluids, and do the brakes ...Appreciate ya brother, maybe see you on the road in Denver to Sturgis in August-Ron
Thank you Ron! Yeah glad I found it to. LOL Ive lost many bolts out there...Yeah man hopefully we can meet up sometime...doing daytona this year and skipping sturgis...trying to hit some of the smaller ones this year.
Thanx for sharing ....
Youre very welcome Paul!
Thank you .
Youre very welcome!
I don't own an HD, but I have to say, you are great, dude. Fantastic video to save so many good dollars. Your detail explanations is superb. Good job.
Thank you very much! That really means a lot and much appreciated!
@@sikbaggers Keep up the great work and safe and happy whatever you ride.
I changed my plugs and wires very easy to do
Thats great Richard...saved yourself some money!
tyraps are used to handcuff bad boys, and the smaller versions to wrap wires together, I remove the gas tank, wrap the twist ties or tyraps around the spark plug boot, and pull no specialty tool required, 🤠
aaah I follow now... call them zip ties so i was lost for a second..im a little slow sometimes lol and thats a great idea man! thank you for sharing
Great video. I did mine on my ‘19 sgs with 40k mikes about a month ago. I didn’t purge the system or remove the fuse. Easy job.
yeah man its not necessary to do either but I went by the book. Honestly I do neither.
thanks
Youre very welcome!
Hey Steve! Can I get a link for a Service Manual for a 2016 Street Glide please sir? Love your channel! Keep that content coming!!
Thank you Jared and yes here you go drive.google.com/file/d/1HbLK4yjvtM9y_pRXg4Ym58SZ8HvdpVib/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you for the instructive video, I have a 2024 FLTRX and wondering if you could share the manual link with me.
unfortunately 23s are just rolling out and 24's will be awhile before they come out...
Thank you for your videos, I always feel a little smarter after I'm done watching them. Could you send me the link for shop manual, For 2023 RG3. I can't seem to find anybody that has a download for it.. Thank you for all you do.
Yeah the 23s are just now coming out that's why they are hard to get. I do not have one either. I do appreciate you checking out the videos!
Great video. Do you happen to have a downloadable service manual for a 2023 breakout you can help me with
thank you ....here is one for the 22 softail ...its the same thing drive.google.com/file/d/1aN6iHHQ4mLK85uWVd3MG46Dexa3G1E7X/view?usp=drive_link
So much good info.. could i get the service manual for a 2023 fatboy?
Thank you sir..please join my facebook group and check the "files" section everything is there now. facebook.com/groups/427595487637128 In the Answer Questions to joing the group section, please put your bike and just say you heard from us on youtube and ill get you added
Thank you very clear, are there’re better plugs to use ? Better preforming plugs and wires ?
Even the phat plugs do not provide any better spark if you will..they are just thicker so they last longer. As far as the plugs go I would use the OEM plugs every time unless you start building a stage 4 or better bike. And really only iridium plugs would be better and only for their longevity
What kind of plugs are good to run in the 107 M8? Nothing special just K&N air filter and Vance & Hines slip ons! Thank you for your content and help!
You can run platinum top plugs which is what harley sells or you can run iridium which is stronger and lasts longer...thats the only difference between platinum and iridium..they last longer. Grab up the HD ones or get the NGK iridium plugs here amzn.to/49MNfzX
Thank you brother! Be safe!
Good video. Useful info! Could you send me the download link for the service manual for a 2023 Ultra Limited?
23s are just now rolling out so they are very scarce ...I do not have one yet im sorry!
I replaced my plugs and wires this year on my 19 CVO RG. I used the Screaming eagle fat wires and the Screaming eagle performance plugs. What’s your opinion? Do the fancy plugs and bigger wires make a difference? It seemed to run smoother however I also changed the header and mufflers at the same time. I previously installed the Woods cam and the Rinehart exhaust was causing tuning issues. It’s dialed in now but definitely made some expensive mistakes on exhaust decisions.
phat wires dont improve anything...the inner diameter is the same as oem wires however they do look better and actually last longer than the oem thin wires. As far as plugs go unless you run an iridium plug , which just lasts longer, there is no huge difference in oem vs fancy plugs. They will both last longer but thats really about it.
You made mention of the need to look for wires under the tank. I have a 22 Road King which has the fuel gauge wires coming down on the left side then back up under the tank. Do you know if that is contained to the tank. The service manual made no mention of having to disconnect it in the steps to remove the tank.
follow that wire up and you will see a quick disconnect on it
Are there different size wires like 7mm & 8 or 9mm?
Also what do you think about spraying water on the wires to check for a bad one. We use to do that on cars back in the day.
yes you can run harleys phat wires and there is a place on ebay that makes and sells custom wires, lots of colors and pre made ones but he will also make them for you specific...here is his link...super cool dude and I have s et going on my vicla build that are red or white...i bought both because I couldn't decide lol www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ssn=tons.performance&store_name=tonsperformance&_oac=1
funny i just did that and noticed one of my wires didn’t look good, all harley had in stock was the screaming eagle ones, in the directions specified to put dielectric grease on both boot ends, even came with the grease, surprised the manual says dry but screaming eagle says use the grease. bought that pliers, i couldn’t get it to work, i tried everything 🤷🏼♂️
yes sir..the screaming eagle wires contradict the service manual and it doesn't hurt to add it...I usually do but this video was strictly by the manual. Sorry you had issues with the pliers...sometimes you can just grab the boot...as long as you are not pulling the wires you're good.
Did you change the exhaust on the ST? If so, do you have a video?
I did...and it is coming up soon!
Can you do a video on how to bleed abs brakes after replacing brake lines?
sorry for the late reply...some of these slipped by me and yes we will be doing one very soon!
@@sikbaggers all good! Thanks!
Steve another great video. Quick question. When you purge the tank does it matter how much gas you have in the tank. It looks like once you purge you don't have to worry about any running out when you disconnect the fuel line. Thanks.
Nope just make sure valve ain’t leaking
Yeah it doesn't matter, its a way one valve. Ill be honest I never purge these...you'll loose a few drops..that's it. But I did it by the manual.
Great video.where can i get a good service manual for a 2010 touring ultra classic
sorry for the last comment that was to another video...youtubes comment section is super jumpy after the last update, thats my bad. 2010 touring drive.google.com/file/d/11057H2osqL-wMtuizgy9uZIxhqwZWryu/view?usp=sharing
@@sikbaggers thank you so much for the manual. I really appreciate it
At what mileage would you recommend changing these. I have the same bike. Thanks Steve
Service manual says to replace spark plugs every two years or every 30,000 mi (48,000 km), whichever comes first
I just bought a 2020 ultra limited. Do you have a service manual for this bike? Thank you, Doc
yes...this is on my google drive and you can download it from there ...2020 touring models drive.google.com/file/d/1UGbaNG17ohHILAqSMVpqiwxXndYLu1I-/view?usp=drive_link
@@sikbaggers Thank you very much
When pulling the main fuse, do you leave the bike on or off? Just don’t wanna mess up the security system
leave the bike off..never pull it with the bike on
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Thank you Marco!
Can’t figure why Harley Davidson maintenance recommends 30K or 2 years. I get the 30K but two years doesn’t match the mileage requirement especially for us low mileage riders. What is significant at 2 years?
Its just the manufacturer doing preventive maintenance however I agree that 2 years seems a bit pre mature. however its not like autos where the plugs are not exposed to outside elements as much as they are on a bike so maybe, and its just me thinking out loud, that's why they say 2 years. I do know I'm guilty of not doing it every two years. Every 4 years has worked great for me so far.
So no dialectric grease on the boot end then?
You can, it wont hurt. Going strictly by the service manual
I think you mean multiply foot-lbs by 12, not divide (or divide the inch-lbs, not foot-lbs).
yep..thats what I meant...if your horrible at math like I am just use the online calculator lol its much faster
Sure am glad I own a twin cam dyna. I don’t have to take the bike apart to replace spark plugs. That is ridiculous.
lol yes it is...that is why I love my 103's
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Thank you sir!
I waste 4 tyraps
what is a Tyraps ?
Have you heard of Timmins Ontario, no, now you have, mining community, 40 yrs underground work,.... when I pass, no more UG, scatter me in the sky off my Harley, so I can keep riding, & dreaming
hell yeah man!
If I need lessons on how to change the plugs on a V twin, I really don't want the bike.
maybe for you its easy...its not that way for everyone else. Most people know how to change the plug but not everyone knows what to look for on the plug, how to gap plugs correctly or check wires. Not everyone has the same mechanical experience as you. Something to remember.
@@sikbaggers What a crock, it's not rocket science, you either do your own or you take it to a shop, if you do your own then the manual explains it all, gapping a plug is easy, clue in the name, the colour of the plug dictates what needs to be done but you are spouting a lot of BS and what exactly is going to happen to the wires anyway.
I've been riding Harleys since the mid 90's, servicing is easy enough for DIY, shops charge way too much considering how long it really takes, pure profit almost, but Harley needs to design a bike where the plugs don't need to take the tank of for gods sake, even the rice burners don't need that crap.
You have to remove the gas tank to change spark plugs ! Just another reason not to buy a Milwaukee 8
yeah it sucks but honestly I cna have the tank off faster than removing 2 saddlebags and side covers...its pretty easy
Come on, dude!.... How often do you have to change your plugs? Just put on your cool playlist, take out 4 screws, and follow those SIMPLE instructions. It'll be relaxing and satisfying... and not to mention that you've just saved yourself a hundred bucks. If it makes you feel better... My Chevy Malibu requires an entire bumper removal just to replace the headlight bulb.... which means you have to jack it up and remove the splash guard. Fun fun fun!!!
It's not a big deal. Sounds worse than it is.
If you have to show someone how to change a spark plugs or where the spark plugs are on a V-Twin they don't need to be RIDING😂😂😂😂😂😂
maybe for you its easy...its not that way for everyone else. Most people know how to change the plug but not everyone knows what to look for on the plug, how to gap plugs correctly or check wires. Not everyone has the same mechanical experience as you. Something to remember. 31 thousand views in 2 years speaks volumes to what I just said.
Good Morning, oh it was fun. NOT!!
LOL...its not too bad but yeah really sucks if you came from a twin cam and now have to do all of this just to check the plugs.
Steve I’m asking for your help again. I contacted you a couple of weeks ago on advanblack adjustable mount and backrest. Got it installed with no problems but got about 40 miles on it and the mount on pad has rivets that backed out which was an easy enough fix but the adjustment knob that allows pad to move up and down has fallen off and of course I have no idea where. I contacted info@advanblack and they wanted photos which I am very limited in doing on phone. Asked if they could send a parts list and have not heard nothing else from them. This was bought for a 2019 flhx but is installed on 2023 flhxs. If this is something you would rather not get involved in I would totally understand.
Thanks
David
Hey david...call me on the advanblack service line or email me your info from the order with your last name and order number if you have it to slhousden@gmail.com ill have it taken care of
@@sikbaggers it’s just bad to have a new scooter and unable to ride it. I’m sure the adjustment knob coming off is my fault it shows no signs of lock tight on it. When putting together I most likely installed everything and forgot to tighten it up
@@sikbaggers if you could let me know that you received my email I would appreciate it