Spark Plug Change - Did I do something wrong?

[HiYaBruceA]

I changed the plugs on my '04 last weekend and I'm concerned that I ignored one of the plug removal instructions that I ran across after the fact this week: "Now disconnect the lead wire from each plug cap/ignition coil and the camshaft position sensor." Instead I just wiggled the 5 inch plug coil free and removed the plug.

There was also this warning: "There are certain points that you should remember when servicing your spark plug
a) Never remove the plug cap/ignition coil before you disconnect all its lead wire couplers"

I don't know what this means and of course I didn't do it. Did I screw the plug change up? If so, what is the remedy? And if any of you have pics of what's being talked about, please reply with them.

 

[mike1180]

If it runs OK now it is fine.
The warning is so you don't damage the coil connector.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

yea, as long as you didn't rip any wires out of the connectors you're fine. Did you put a dab of anti-seize on your plug threads? <- that's my only tip.

 

[dadofthree]

Changed 4 sets out of the '06 just like you did. No problems.

 

[BA BUSA]

The warning is so you do not damage any of the wire connections or the harness...if it runs good...your good to go

 

[HiYaBruceA]

Thanks guys. I was very gentle as I lifted and reconnected the coils, and yes I did apply anti-seize to the spark plug threads. But the bike isn't running properly. It bogs down (stumbles) at low rpm's when I wank the throttle. I haven't had a chance to test the problem that got me to change the plugs in the first place: missing at very high rpm's. I need a stretch of freeway for that.

 

[suzuka1980]

i did the same thing as you. Plucked it right out. Does not damage anything...no worries

 

[B@DA$$08BUS@]

Was the spark plug gap accurate?
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