1982 GS1100GL Spark Plug Torque Spec

[airmanacepilot]

I'm still trying to find out the torque spec for the spark plugs. Anyone know?

[TheCafeKid]

I'm still trying to find out the torque spec for the spark plugs. Anyone know?

Generally: Finger tight plus and 1/8 to 1/4 turn. You want specifics, 14ft-lbs

[chuckycheese]

Don't overdue

There's a great deal of 'heartache' associated with over tightening all kinds of stuff....but, usually very few problems with going a little loose. Take it from a fool who's damaged a number of things....don't overdue it!! You'll never be sorry!:?

[earlfor]

It takes very little torque to seat a spark plug. I dont use a ratchet. I used a nutdriver (like a screwdriver) with an adapter on the end to fit a spark plug socket. Turn the spark plug all the way down with only your bare fingers and tighten it using one hand and the nutdriver. I've never had one come loose, and it is almost impossible to strip a spark plug thread in this manner.

Earl