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Re: Spark Plug-Right Front

Dave & Chris, thanks for the helpful information. I ended up removing the stock air box to get at the plug and to use my torque wrench for the install of the NGK Iridium plugs ! OldMan, you're probably correct, it's easier to pull the engine. Spent most of my day doing the task when i thought...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 06-12-2005
Filed under: How to, Spark Plugs
Re: spark plugs

Here's a set of NGK Iridium plugs that i put on @ 10,284 miles 6-10-05 while living in MI. Shortly there after i installed Churchey's VBAK to compliment the V&H Big Shots that were installed at 800 miles. I subsequently bumped-up my CO settings in the ECU for both changes and still run...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 08-19-2007
Filed under: Spark Plugs, Iridium Plugs
Re: House of TORQ Mythbusters!! (iridium plugs)

Here's my motive to run Iridium plugs: [quote user="AlanH"] IMO the additional money is worth my labor savings. Less wear & tear to the thd's and the possible ramfications that might arise while doing the R & R. NGK Iridium IX: No. DPR7EIX-9 Spark Plugs $7.32 ea + shipping http...

Posted to Product Reviews (Forum) by AlanH on 08-21-2008
Filed under: Iridium Plugs, Spark Plugs
Re: House of TORQ Mythbusters!! (iridium plugs)

[quote user="JPWARRIOR"] I'm not sure how to interpret your data Alan. It's clearly evident that you rode the bike differently while in MI compared to CA. Environment, Fuel formulations, modifications, mileage per year, etc.. were different for both sets of plugs. I think I would rather...

Posted to Product Reviews (Forum) by AlanH on 08-21-2008
Filed under: Iridium Plugs, Spark Plugs
Re: House of TORQ Mythbusters!! (iridium plugs)

[quote user="JPWARRIOR"] Alan, I believe you have me confused. Did you not change to Iriduim plugs at 10k? – YES! 6-10-05 @ 10,284 miles – Bike purchased 3-10-04 You left stock plugs in for two seasons – NO! 1½ seasons with 2k over the reccomended interval? – YES! How many seasons had you run...

Posted to Product Reviews (Forum) by AlanH on 08-22-2008
Filed under: Iridium Plugs, Spark Plugs
Re: Spark Plug color on one side?

IMO, normal... approx half the porcelain insulator will retain it's natural color. Here's what NGK Iridium plugs looked like after 18,444 miles on my bike. Note the upfacing white insulators on 2 of the plugs Original NGK Plugs @ 10,284: [

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 09-11-2007
Filed under: How to, Spark Plugs, Iridium Plugs
Spark Plug Readings-Appreciated

Have been running the V&H Big Shots for approx 8000 miles with the ECU @ +3 points and stock air box with Speed* filter. HOW WOULD YOU RATE THESE PLUGS Original NGK Plugs: [

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 06-11-2005
Filed under: Spark Plugs
Re: Changing right rear spark plug

manamar, these are the tools that i have used to R&R the plugs without the OEM air box installed Also, not shown, 3/8 Drive Flexible Head Socket Wrench & 3/8 Drive Snap Action Torque Wrench [

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 03-04-2006
Filed under: Tool, How to, Spark Plugs

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