BIG--T
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« on: November 10, 2014, 12:40:55 PM » |
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Has anyone tried NGK, Bosch, Autolite or Denso Iridium plugs? If so how do you like them? Thanks  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 01:46:43 PM » |
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Spark plugs are one area that most will agree, is not necessary
to spend big bucks for plugs. Stock OEM NGK plugs will outlast
most anything you can find to put in the engine.
Spend what you will, there is no noticeable change, regardless
of what you do or the amount of money you spend.
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 01:56:28 PM » |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
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BIG--T
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« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 03:43:46 PM » |
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Thanks guys, I'll just keep it simple and cheap and go back with NGK!  |
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2014, 03:48:48 PM » |
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Ricky is right.....no point to using anything except stock OEM number from any auto parts store for two bucks each. I run them 100K miles and change them (now at 106K on this set), even then new ones make zip difference in anything....power, mpg, idle, hi rpm,....nothing.. nada......easiest bike in the world on plugs.
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2014, 03:56:00 PM » |
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This plug has 100K, the gap is .035.....not even worth re-gapping during its lifetime. How about posting a similar photo of a plug you are removing for comparison.....   |
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CoachDoc
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2014, 11:28:37 PM » |
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I recently went to the NGK Iridium plugs after having used them for 110,000K miles in my Wings. I really like them, that's all I can say.
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CoachDoc
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salty1
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2014, 04:13:53 AM » |
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Thanks guys, I'll just keep it simple and cheap and go back with NGK!  |
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blackbird239
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My 2002 Valkyrie
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2014, 04:23:08 PM » |
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I just put a set of E3 plugs in my 2002 Valkyrie. I bought the bike October 2013 with 1900 miles on it. I put 11,000 miles on it since then. I don't think these plugs will make a big difference. I'll post something when I find out. I did see a 2 mpg increase with my 1999 Blackbird when I installed them 2 years ago.
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98valk
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2014, 06:54:01 PM » |
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I just put a set of E3 plugs in my 2002 Valkyrie. I bought the bike October 2013 with 1900 miles on it. I put 11,000 miles on it since then. I don't think these plugs will make a big difference. I'll post something when I find out. I did see a 2 mpg increase with my 1999 Blackbird when I installed them 2 years ago.
basically the same thing as cutting back the side electrode, which is an old racers trick. |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2014, 01:15:51 PM » |
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I have the NGK Iridiums in my Interstate, OEM NGK's in the others, power wise, they feel the same. The Interstate is just naturally smoother when idling.
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timmyba22
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« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2014, 11:55:26 PM » |
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After listening to an auto show on the radio, I decided to take the big plunge and spend bookoo dollars on a set of plugs using an all new technology. Hadn't read any plug posts, so had no preconceived ideas going in. Michigan weather early September about 80 degrees. Finished and took off on a short ride which started with a steady up hill grade. First thing I noticed on startup was a smoother idle. Second was a more power through the entire RPM range on the climb. Two days later began my trip from Michigan to Palm Springs, CA by way of Rapid City and Yellowstone. First day 1018 miles (Iron Butt here we come) and noticed the third difference, better fuel mileage. Plugs are by Pulstar and run about $20 each from Advance Auto. Probably never get a good ROI, but I like the feel of the bike and that is whats important. See you guys in Spearfish!
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MarcusS
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2014, 04:09:41 PM » |
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This spring I did the plugs in my v6 mustang and got several defective or broken autolight plugs. I was so pissed I had wasted my time I asked for the best plugs Orieley had for my car. IT turned our to be Bosch Platnums at only about $3.50 each. The price vs my time was a joke. It increased the performance so much I went with the NGK Platnum and a K&N filter on my 99 Interstate when I did the tear down for the cruise control mod. Big difference on start and low end torque. The thing just seams to want to run when you think of touching the start button.
Economy may have changed but I did the work before I really hit the road. I got 200 miles on about 5.1 gallon this Sunday so I am not complaining.
Gabbed this off the net and it makes sense: the platinum. Iridium do have small points on the end.
In the bikes the electrode doesn't dirty because of how small it is, each spark cleans off the end so they run alot better than standard large electrode plugs.
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Patrick
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« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2014, 03:44:17 AM » |
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This spring I did the plugs in my v6 mustang and got several defective or broken autolight plugs. I was so pissed I had wasted my time I asked for the best plugs Orieley had for my car. IT turned our to be Bosch Platnums at only about $3.50 each. The price vs my time was a joke. It increased the performance so much I went with the NGK Platnum and a K&N filter on my 99 Interstate when I did the tear down for the cruise control mod. Big difference on start and low end torque. The thing just seams to want to run when you think of touching the start button.
Economy may have changed but I did the work before I really hit the road. I got 200 miles on about 5.1 gallon this Sunday so I am not complaining.
Gabbed this off the net and it makes sense: the platinum. Iridium do have small points on the end.
In the bikes the electrode doesn't dirty because of how small it is, each spark cleans off the end so they run alot better than standard large electrode plugs.
I hope you were able to get your money back for the Autolites. Sparklers are pretty fragile critters and it sounds as though they must have been mishandled/dropped at some time during shipping. |
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