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28-11-08, 08:56 AM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
I've got them in on my bike- but as the carbs/chokes have needed some work, I can't really say for sure that I'm noticing a difference in general running. As the chokes haven't been running great, I can't get an idea of cold starts.
However- the bike's in for that right now- getting the carbs ultrasound cleaned and new choke cable, plus a dyno run. I guess I'll know more throughout winter. The bike did seem a lot smoother when I installed them- but this could be new oil too... |
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28-11-08, 10:12 AM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
Any issue with mixing spark plug types front and rear? I only ask as if carrying spare spark plugs*, should they also be iridium, or would my old partially-used standard NGKs be okay?
What about bikes with twin spark plugs in a cyclinder, should both plugs in the same cyclinder be the same? *for riding in floods/river crossings/after cack-handed garages use a jetwash on my bike. |
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28-11-08, 12:10 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
They should be the same but in an emergency it won't do any harm.
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28-11-08, 01:37 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
Ta, duly noted.
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06-12-08, 03:12 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
fitted Iridium plugs today , only ridden 30 miles , seems easier / quicker to start ( but would do with new plugs anyway ) , we see how they go
Main thing I was looking for was longer life , better cold starting and may be ( fingers crossed ) a couple more MPG ? Cheers Steveg
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06-12-08, 06:19 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
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and seems to feel "crisper" Quote:
Thanks Mike |
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06-12-08, 08:05 PM
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08-12-08, 07:21 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
are there different plugs - sizes etc what do I need to buy from ebay or who ever? sv650 k3 pointy.
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08-12-08, 08:45 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
I've always had very good service from http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/
You might find cheaper but the above are very good suppliers. Check out their site for recommended plug type, I'd recommend NGK iridium. They list the CR8-EIX for all SV650 up to K5 here
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08-12-08, 08:56 PM
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Re: iridium spark plugs
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