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Message started by mickthelimey on 06/22/06 at 20:44:51

Title: spark plug
Post by mickthelimey on 06/22/06 at 20:44:51

I recently asked advice on changing the dreaded spark plug,my local stealer wanted $50 labor + the plug,
what the heck I'm retired I have lots of time,so with manuel in hand I gave it a go,it was EASY the hardest part was reconnecting the battery,finally got that done only to find the battery flat,it was just about shot anyway,the good news from all this,My local BI-MART had a sale on M/C batterys,I found one to fit my Savage
for $19.95 ,works like a charm.
so remember, when all else fails read the instruction book. Mick

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by guitar52 on 06/22/06 at 23:39:57

Yea Mick!!! The Dealer has beat me up a few times too. No more :P

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by JerryAssburger on 06/23/06 at 07:27:23

Dumb question. (I'm a bit out of the loop, tech-wise.)
What is the big advantage of the Iridium Plug that I keep hearing about? I know platinums supposedly last longer, but what about the IR plugs? Better light-off? Less detonation? Makes it easier to get low-interest loans when purchasing a house?
If so, I'M IN!!!! :D

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/23/06 at 13:00:09

I don't think you want less detonation. I mean, detonation is what a spark plug is all about. My understanding is they require less juice to be as effective and they foul less. To me, that translates to better reliability. Take a peek at this. (http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/products/cars_trucks_suvs/iridiumintro.asp?nav=11400&country=US)

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by JerryAssburger on 06/23/06 at 13:27:56

Cool! I should've been more precise in my wording, I meant less pinging/knocking type of detonation. I checked with NGK, and they offered nothing in the Low-Interest Morgage department, but I still wanna try one of those IR plugs. Thanks for the advice!

Title: Re: spark plug
Post by klx650sm2002 on 06/24/06 at 04:30:23

Iridium plugs only about 85% of the voltage or give a 17% bigger spark. This lower spark voltage is good on the KLX as she has a weak coil.

Clive W :D