Replacing spark plugs with something newer. - Page 2 - SV650.org

26-04-11, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flymo

oh yeah, we would still be eating bread without garlic if we took your advice

+1

rictus01 · 26-04-11, 12:34 PM

whilst it's a "bit of bling" you could boast at having and no doubt does as they claim, spark plugs aren't the most unreliable part of a bike by a long way and people are only concerned with the environment when it doesn't hit there pocket, plugs are both cheap and easy to change and also something that normally lasts a fair time to, it's just added complications to my mind, and yes I'd still have carbs if I could, prefer a screw driver to a laptop and don't particularly like garlic either.

Cheers Mark.

26-04-11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

people are only concerned with the environment when it doesn't hit there pocket

Most people won't buy it because it's better for the environment, they'll buy it if it saves them money on fuel. Diesel cars are generally more expensive to buy and that hits the buyers pocket, doesn't stop people buying them. If a laser system adds 10% to the price, but 30% to fuel efficiency, they will be a sales success.

We don't know what those percentages are yet, so it's impossible to tell if this will take off or not.

ophic · 26-04-11, 12:57 PM

If you pull it out and look at it to see if it's sparking, you might go blind... or zap your dog...

Sid Squid · 26-04-11, 01:30 PM

Despite my, (not entirely serious

), earlier suggestion, I rather doubt that there will be a version of these to replace your existing spark plugs with, the technology, if adopted, would probably require a redesign of the combustion chamber in order to take advantage of its possible capabilities*.

In particular, there is the suggestion that multiple ignition 'beams' could be provided and therefore multiple - and shortened - flame paths and reduced burn times. If such potential can be realised this could certainly improve economy and lessen emissions.

Maybe.

* That's not to say they won't be seen on ebay as performance upgrades to be sold to the irrepressibly credulous. Like the brackets to mount radial calipers to existing axial brake mounts - the worst of both worlds

26-04-11, 05:49 PM

pull it out to see if its sparking = LIGHTSABER!!!

maviczap · 26-04-11, 06:05 PM

Old news, I've had them fitted for ages

26-04-11, 12:34 PM	#12
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacing spark plugs with something newer. whilst it's a "bit of bling" you could boast at having and no doubt does as they claim, spark plugs aren't the most unreliable part of a bike by a long way and people are only concerned with the environment when it doesn't hit there pocket, plugs are both cheap and easy to change and also something that normally lasts a fair time to, it's just added complications to my mind, and yes I'd still have carbs if I could, prefer a screw driver to a laptop and don't particularly like garlic either. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

26-04-11, 12:57 PM	#14
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Replacing spark plugs with something newer. If you pull it out and look at it to see if it's sparking, you might go blind... or zap your dog... __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

26-04-11, 01:30 PM	#15
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Replacing spark plugs with something newer. Despite my, (not entirely serious ), earlier suggestion, I rather doubt that there will be a version of these to replace your existing spark plugs with, the technology, if adopted, would probably require a redesign of the combustion chamber in order to take advantage of its possible capabilities. In particular, there is the suggestion that multiple ignition 'beams' could be provided and therefore multiple - and shortened - flame paths and reduced burn times. If such potential can be realised this could certainly improve economy and lessen emissions. Maybe. That's not to say they won't be seen on ebay as performance upgrades to be sold to the irrepressibly credulous. Like the brackets to mount radial calipers to existing axial brake mounts - the worst of both worlds __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

26-04-11, 05:49 PM	#16
tom-k6 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Replacing spark plugs with something newer. pull it out to see if its sparking = LIGHTSABER!!!

26-04-11, 06:05 PM	#17
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Replacing spark plugs with something newer. Old news, I've had them fitted for ages __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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