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05-04-2005, 12:17 PM

Curious how long plugs last for people?

Mine seem to get carbon fouled very quickly (few hundred miles) which seems like a joke. Trying to figure out why I seem to be running rich.

Also, do most people stick with the standard plugs or go a little hotter or cooler? Does iridium help? I'm imagining my plugs will still get fouled unless I find the problem!!

Cheers

Pedro · 05-04-2005, 04:17 PM

Most bikes will be running a little rich from the factory as it apparently helps with noise checks.

As for plug life, mine a pretty knackered after about 2000 miles - very sooty so it's easier to change them for new rather than clean em!

Ped

CK & AK · 05-04-2005, 04:26 PM

we use NGK Iridium's on all our bikes with no probs.
Not needed to be replaced in 6thou miles yet on this one & previous bike did almost 17,000 on the Iridiums she had.

spacemonkey · 05-04-2005, 07:40 PM

Of course, a good dynojet type setup session should cure the fouling problem, and increase rideability and economy. Everyone's a winner. Luvverly, jubberly.

05-04-2005, 08:14 PM

NGK Iridium plugs are worth the extra money, work well in my S4 and should last at least 6000 miles

Shaun

05-04-2005, 08:59 PM

do what the monkey says, he's a brainy chap. back to the stockings I change them out of habit every 6 months or so? If these iridiums do last longer I may invest in a pair.

05-04-2005, 12:17 PM	#1
Taman Guest Posts: n/a	More plugs... Curious how long plugs last for people? Mine seem to get carbon fouled very quickly (few hundred miles) which seems like a joke. Trying to figure out why I seem to be running rich. Also, do most people stick with the standard plugs or go a little hotter or cooler? Does iridium help? I'm imagining my plugs will still get fouled unless I find the problem!! Cheers

05-04-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Most bikes will be running a little rich from the factory as it apparently helps with noise checks. As for plug life, mine a pretty knackered after about 2000 miles - very sooty so it's easier to change them for new rather than clean em! Ped __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

05-04-2005, 07:40 PM	#4
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	Of course, a good dynojet type setup session should cure the fouling problem, and increase rideability and economy. Everyone's a winner. Luvverly, jubberly. __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

05-04-2005, 08:59 PM	#6
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	a bright spark writes.... do what the monkey says, he's a brainy chap. back to the stockings I change them out of habit every 6 months or so? If these iridiums do last longer I may invest in a pair.

05-04-2005, 04:26 PM	#3
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	we use NGK Iridium's on all our bikes with no probs. Not needed to be replaced in 6thou miles yet on this one & previous bike did almost 17,000 on the Iridiums she had.

05-04-2005, 08:14 PM	#5
Shauns4 Guest Posts: n/a	NGK Iridium plugs are worth the extra money, work well in my S4 and should last at least 6000 miles Shaun