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HayHauler
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« on: June 27, 2013, 08:28:10 PM »
I took out the spark plugs while I have had the fat girl down for paint and repairs.   
How do these sparklers look to y'all?



They are stacked like you are standing at the front of the bike. 
2,4,6 are on the right, bottom to top. 
1,3,5 are on the left, bottom to top. 

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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2013, 08:34:42 PM »
Looks like they've been in there forever.
They look normal wear; no oil fouling, cracked electrodes etc. Nice tan color says you have the proper heat range.
But I'd still replace them. Or you can gap em and slap em in.

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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2013, 08:48:55 PM »
The color on my monitor makes them look very slightly rich.
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Patrick
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2013, 03:43:19 AM »
They look fine. Close the gap a bit and run 'em.[ as long as you didn't drop any]
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pancho
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2013, 05:11:37 AM »
Perfect..... put them back in.
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 05:44:38 AM »
Reading spark plugs in this manner is only valid if it is done immediately after running the engine under normal conditions.  That said, your plugs look very good, mine run richer than that.  IMO, put in new, properly gaped, plugs, these have served you well.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2013, 06:13:20 AM »
Experts say:

Remember when reading plugs...

    The "Ground-Strap" = Heat Range
    The "Plug's Base-Ring" = Jetting
    The "Porcelain" = signs of preignition/detonation

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