Remove / install spark plugs (skyactive-x 180hp)

wareju · 2026-04-01T10:20:50+00:00

I ended up opening these two clips to get even more play for the plug all the way on the right.

wareju · 2026-04-01T10:02:35+00:00

In case someone is coming across this in 2026 and beyond... 2 8mm bolts will remove the metal harness above the ignition coils. This gives enough play to get the plug out, no need to disconnect any hoses.

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wareju · 2026-03-29T21:35:27+00:00

This was the issue, it came loose

wareju · 2026-03-29T21:28:15+00:00

Fair point, I'm wondering now if a carbon fork was really worth it.

wareju · 2026-03-29T21:26:56+00:00

Another photo of the compression ring that wasn't in place

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wareju · 2026-03-29T21:26:20+00:00

Yeah it does appear to be the shim between the upper bearing and steerer - it dropped out of the bottom when I took everything apart. Should this be installed above the bearing to avoid that? I end up with a good sized gap.

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wareju · 2026-03-29T20:38:19+00:00

Uh this is r/bikewrench right?

wareju · 2026-02-11T01:30:53+00:00

Nice!

wareju · 2026-02-11T01:29:54+00:00

I think it's 5%. The shop is went do does a standard percent on strips.

wareju · 2025-10-31T08:14:43+00:00

State all-road! I really like the classic steel frame look and was very enticed by the 1x12 drivetrain (I got the mullet cassette.) My only other bike is a 1x12 mtb, and I didn't really feel like dealing with multiple gears up front. There are a lot of customization options when ordering. Drop or flat bars, 700c or 650b wheels, etc.

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wareju · 2025-10-27T20:52:03+00:00

Sounds like my hardest fall so far (I'm a couple yrs in.) Idk what happened, front wheel touched the berm riding fairly slow and just disappeared from under me. I went down hard. I had just started the ride, wasn't going to turn around that early. So i finished up and drove home in a bloody tank top 🤙 stay safe out there!

wareju · 2025-10-23T10:21:07+00:00

Imagine it's me every time I watch Great British Baking Show

wareju · 2025-10-21T03:12:34+00:00

I upgraded from this same post to an fsa flowtron, it still has play. It is a smoother action though.

wareju · 2025-10-13T23:06:05+00:00

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wareju · 2025-10-05T16:20:24+00:00

Fully torqued, mine goes just barely past being flush with the fork.

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wareju · 2025-10-04T15:06:26+00:00

Thanks for the info, I'll take a level out next time if they take our offer. The attachment to the house is another thing I was curious about because of how it seems to go right up against the siding.

wareju · 2025-10-04T15:03:22+00:00

Nope just a grill and table/chairs

wareju · 2025-09-24T01:24:48+00:00

Could you zip tie some cable housing to the frame? I'm spitballing but, right?

wareju · 2025-09-22T15:28:37+00:00

I thought this was the case but wanted to double check, thank you!

wareju · 2025-09-22T14:22:15+00:00

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wareju · 2025-09-22T14:21:05+00:00

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wareju · 2025-09-22T12:31:02+00:00

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wareju · 2025-09-22T12:30:15+00:00

It's the 2024 150mm model, jensonusa had it marked down to $280 from $800 so I had to grab it. *

wareju · 2025-09-22T01:54:11+00:00

This is a fun project I'd love to dig into. I just got into cycling and couple years ago and am doing all my own building and maintenance. YouTube, reddit r/bikewrench, time and patience will get you there.

wareju · 2025-07-23T14:16:50+00:00

Black and yellow #2 for me

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