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Author Topic: Spark plugs and Tires.  (Read 859 times)
hueco
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« on: July 27, 2013, 12:24:58 AM »

No question. No advise. Just changed plugs. 35,000 miles. NGK. They looked like they could go 3 times that. Gap has not even changed. It has 6 new ones of the same anyway. Dunlop E3 7,500 miles. Looks like it could go 3 times that. I like the  Dunnies for mileage. But. Even when balanced  they still "gallop".Just my observations. No warranty expressed or implied. Ride safe.
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Mildew
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2013, 02:09:25 AM »

I removed my number 6 plug once to avoid hydro lock from a leaking petcock. Other than that, same plugs are in the bike from new back in 98.
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Farther
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Quimper Peninsula, WA


« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2013, 09:12:04 AM »

I wonder if something like Ride-On would help the "gallop"?
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2013, 09:29:59 AM »

What tire pressures are you using? Too low and tires get cupped. Try 40PSI in the F/R .
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salty1
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2013, 06:51:43 PM »

No question. No advise. Just changed plugs. 35,000 miles. NGK. They looked like they could go 3 times that. Gap has not even changed. It has 6 new ones of the same anyway. Dunlop E3 7,500 miles. Looks like it could go 3 times that. I like the  Dunnies for mileage. But. Even when balanced  they still "gallop".Just my observations. No warranty expressed or implied. Ride safe.

Are tires out of round? Dyna Beads work great for a continual dynamic balance. As said above, keep the tire pressures up, 42F 44R.
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