I had always hear the front plug on the 1125 was a nightmare to change but it really only took maybe 5 mins to get out after getting the fairings out of the way. 1 short 3/8 extension 1 swivel and a short swivel 3/8 drive ratchet w/articulated neck. I also used a small piece of rubber to pull the plug out. Id say its really no harder than xb plugs.