want to save $45

[uchy9999]

BMW dealers are asking $45 for that toll that pulls out the spark plug connectors.I pulled
mine out for $1.29 with suede lace leather shoe string, i double the string around the top
part of the connectors and pulled...came right off

[NoRRmad]

But you've voided the warranty!

[Boxer]

Harley riders use suede and leather. BMW riders are supposed to make theirs out of Cortex textile.
Get with the program.

[Beemeridian]

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[FloridaBeakster]

That's the BMW shop tool version. The plastic one that comes in the toolkit is around $3.

[TicTac50]

Here is the part # 12 12 2 306 064 for the plastic one, called ADAPTER S
Regular price is $3.00 Ask your dealer to order one for you.
Maybe your salesman was looking at the wrong number or was trying to sell you a valve cover.
Good Luck.

[R4R&R]

That's the BMW shop tool version. The plastic one that comes in the toolkit is around $3.

The plastic one is crap - not worth $3. If you don't have one, get a metal one like the Marc Parnes. Well worth the extra $$$. I've used the Marc Parnes one and it does make a difference.

[riceburner]

That's the BMW shop tool version. The plastic one that comes in the toolkit is around $3.

The plastic one is crap - not worth $3. If you don't have one, get a metal one like the Marc Parnes. Well worth the extra $$$. I've used the Marc Parnes one and it does make a difference.

Depends if you figure out how to use it properly or not. The trick is to get a short length of 1" strap and pull on the cross bar, rather than the looped outer curve.

[FloridaBeakster]

The plastic one is crap - not worth $3.

I've heard that before, but my experience has been different. I've used it a handful of times and the plastic one works fine for me. You do have to twist it a little back and forth, and I might even use a second hand to gently squeeze/hold the base on the tool on the end of the plug wire while pulling. It works, and for me, the Marc Parnes is not worth the extra $20+. YMMV.

[R4R&R]

The plastic one is crap - not worth $3.

I've heard that before, but my experience has been different. I've used it a handful of times and the plastic one works fine for me. You do have to twist it a little back and forth, and I might even use a second hand to gently squeeze/hold the base on the tool on the end of the plug wire while pulling. It works, and for me, the Marc Parnes is not worth the extra $20+. YMMV.

I've been able to get by with the plastic one, and I've helped others out that didn't have any tool (plastic or metal) by using some basic hand-tools and finesse. I wouldn't spend my money on the Marc Parnes one unless I didn't have one at all, and wanted to have one on a trip. I've used the Marc Parnes one at a local tech day and it does work much better than the plastic one, but I currently don't have a need for it so I'm keeping my $20.

[TicTac50]

For an every day use in the shop, I would go for Marc Parnes tool for $25.00
For the average motorcycle rider, the plastic tool will outlive the motorcycle.
If you used this tool more then 25 times, your are about ready to trade in your bike

[owldaddy]

Being a former wrench, I appreciate good tools. Having the right tool for the job makes life a lot easier. Have I jury rigged or used a tool not designed to do that particular job, of course I have, the results are not always what you hoped for. Thank goodness Snap On doesn't make that tool, it would cost $150 then. Having used the plastic POS that BMW provides, it is less then satisfactory, will it work? Most of the time, should BMW have supplied something better? Absolutely!
Don

[kantuckid]

I am apparently missing something? I use my fingers!

[Beemeridian]

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[kantuckid]

I am a lifelong , serious level woodworker and I have no Dremel tool either.

[Jayken]

The plastic one that come with the bike, would not work for me. I bought the Marc Parnes tool works like a charm every time.
regards

[towerworker]

Changed plugs on my '03 several times over 42K and once so far on my 04 and always used the supplied tool that came with the bike. Never had a problem.