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Message started by nicholas on 10/22/09 at 14:06:05

Title: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/22/09 at 14:06:05

Hi Everyone
So I have had my 96 for a few weeks now, loving it. I just replaced the spark plug - took me all of 2 mins - so easy. I did not have to take the gas tank off....:) I love it already.
Anyway, I put in a NGK Iridium <DPR8EIX-9> - This has made a huge! difference in the way my bike starts/idle's/performs....... The plug I pulled was copper and I have no idea how old it was, it was a little black but seemed ok, it was not fouled or anything.

Overall great investment - $10 per plug and I understand they last much longer then conventional plugs...... so win win in my eyes.
Two Thumbs up 4 sure !

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by franch on 10/22/09 at 15:21:12

did you get a savage where the "spark plug door" mod was done ?
i'm glad you posted. i was planning on trying one of these plugs and you saved me the time of doing a search by posting the part #.
thanks and good luck with your machine

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 10/22/09 at 18:00:28

"I put in a NGK Iridium <DPR8EIX-9> "

That's a mod alright! Your on your way! :D

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by thumperclone on 10/22/09 at 18:45:55

no turning back now you're hooked!!!

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Rocco on 10/22/09 at 22:56:54

b4 u know it, you'll be cuttin pieces off and asking which side does the ammo box go on!! lol

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Stones on 10/23/09 at 02:22:58

Just brought the same type plug :)

However i shall be taking the tank off to do the same ::)

Did you set the gap as standard ?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/23/09 at 07:55:55

DO NOT set a gap for Iridium - they come pre gapped - you can very easily damage the tip - just install - its great

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/23/09 at 07:56:27

I do not know if the "door" mad was done - what is this ?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by EJID on 10/23/09 at 08:00:18

383F353E393A3725560 wrote:

I do not know if the "door" mad was done - what is this ?

It's a minor modification so that you don't have to take the tank off to get to the spark plug...see the link
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1124016763

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Stones on 10/23/09 at 09:16:49

Yeah i read they came pre gapped .... just checking.

Must remember to do the "spark plug door" mod

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/23/09 at 11:08:33

I dont have the mod - and I did not have to take the tank off ?
The seller gave me this spark plug tool that came with the bike.
It is very basic but did the job....:)

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by jabman on 10/23/09 at 13:45:24

erm what do then come pre gaped to?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by ralfyguy on 10/23/09 at 13:53:54

52555F5453505D4F3C0 wrote:

I dont have the mod - and I did not have to take the tank off ?
The seller gave me this spark plug tool that came with the bike.
It is very basic but did the job....:)

I wanna know then how you did it. I cannot figure out how to change the plug without removing the tank. Please tell me how you did it. :)

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Stones on 10/23/09 at 14:08:38

Quote:

erm what do then come pre gaped to?

As far as i am aware having ridden bikes for over 30 years now, all spark plugs come pre gapped from manufacturers though it never hurts to check.

Im not sure of the gap on this type of plug however against standard as i havent checked as yet.

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by jabman on 10/23/09 at 14:14:39

iv'e got mine to 0.95 right now a bit over the 'recommended' gap. Do they come bigger then this

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by False Illusion on 10/23/09 at 16:23:37

4B58555F405E4C40390 wrote:

[quote author=52555F5453505D4F3C0 link=1256245565/0#10 date=1256321313]I dont have the mod - and I did not have to take the tank off ?
The seller gave me this spark plug tool that came with the bike.
It is very basic but did the job....:)

I wanna know then how you did it. I cannot figure out how to change the plug without removing the tank. Please tell me how you did it. :)[/quote]

Unless your bike had the covers removed by the PO....this inquiring mind wants to know, also :-?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Stones on 10/24/09 at 02:50:05

And me ?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by Mr. Hyde on 10/24/09 at 06:15:58

Add me to the list. :-?

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/24/09 at 08:38:02

Well - currently I am at home fighting a cold - but when I feel better I will take a picture of the small spark plug tool that the previous owner gave me , and I will take a picture of the spark plug area as well, as far as I can tell nothing was done- the bike is stock.
When he gave me the tool he said "this is to remove the spark plug without taking off the tank", it is a little tight but I did it in under 2mins. And I don't have small hands, by any means.
Later
Nik

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/24/09 at 10:22:08

Maybe the dirt on the streets where you live isnt so gritty as here. Maybe yours just doesnt get "Down there", like it does here. I always blow compressed air around the plug before I pull it. Once, I didnt & once, I found some nasty crap right by the hole, so I put grease on a bamboo skewer & felt around down inside the engine. I pulled out a couple of chunks that fell in. NOW I always blow it out, before I pull that plug,

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by mumbles on 10/24/09 at 20:46:44

Where can this spark-plug be found? I went to O'rielly's and they didn't have it. Gonna check other parts house tomorrow.

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by mumbles on 10/24/09 at 20:48:55

697670776A6D5C6C5C64767A31030 wrote:

That's a great idea. Thanks ;)

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by BurnPgh on 10/25/09 at 02:53:41

id love to see this tool. Even with the stock tool and no chrome head covers the seat and tank have to be removed for me to get at the plug. I dont need to remove them but i might aswell. I still have to loosen everything.

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by nicholas on 10/30/09 at 08:26:08

ok, so there is no chrome cover on the left side of the engine.....my bad guys - sorry to get your hopes up.

But I did not have to take the tank off....:) - if you google spark plug tool - there are tons of images of it...... just 2 pieces - one for the spark plug and another to turn it.

cheers

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by False Illusion on 11/14/09 at 14:35:33

20272D2621222F3D4E0 wrote:

Is this it?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product/images/large/G_27961G_CL_1.jpg

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by buttgoat1 on 11/16/09 at 16:47:32

cutting the stock tool from the Suzuki kit makes it a lot easier to get the plug in and out.

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by LANCER on 11/17/09 at 05:30:44

2B332B242A2335460 wrote:

Where can this spark-plug be found? I went to O'rielly's and they didn't have it. Gonna check other parts house tomorrow.

If they do not stock it they should be able to order one for you. Auto parts stores are usually cheaper than a bike shop.

Title: Re: First Mod - ok not really a mod
Post by mumbles on 11/17/09 at 07:23:29

Thanks bud, went to Napa Auto Parts Distribution Center and they had plenty in stock.