so i went and tried to change the plugs...i am king of the hacks ..one was easy ..then the next one broke...well it was hit with something to get it to move,side to side..but then went to the dearler ..he checked the other two..one was sized too...they broke that one..so they said no charge for the one they broke..and the one i broke..they warrenty my coils and everything is cool..anyone else have this problem..what did you do..and does anyone put grease or something to keep out water..or what...or do i just change the plugs every year.. ..i dont know if i should thank yamie ...but the dealer is on santas list...thanks for the coments..no one realy knows sh1t here about snow problems..trail riders rule here..got all my info from you guys ..thanks again...gee now i sound like a butt kisser...162 yamie