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« on: April 30, 2011, 05:12:09 PM » |
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I know this might be like what oil to use or what tire to run ..but whats the sparkplug of choice for these Valks  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2011, 05:28:05 PM » |
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I have the iridium plugs now but will change back to stock NGKs next time.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2011, 06:26:58 PM » |
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I have the iridium plugs now but will change back to stock NGKs next time.
Any reason other than cost Valker? |
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2011, 06:32:57 PM » |
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and oh btw people i always jus run standard/stock plugs i dont buy into the flavor of the month or the next best thing in most everything i buy
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2011, 08:24:28 PM » |
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I have the iridium plugs now but will change back to stock NGKs next time.
Any reason other than cost Valker? They added nothing at all to the bike. It ran the same, felt the same power, wore out just as fast (slow!), got the same fuel mileage. For the difference in price, I can fill my Interstate tank twice!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2011, 08:50:00 PM » |
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I have the iridium plugs now but will change back to stock NGKs next time.
Any reason other than cost Valker? They added nothing at all to the bike. It ran the same, felt the same power, wore out just as fast (slow!), got the same fuel mileage. For the difference in price, I can fill my Interstate tank twice!!!!!!!! Yea, hear ya there. Thanks for the heads up. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2011, 11:03:54 AM » |
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Champion makes a plug, number 8809. It is a motorcycle plug with a real wide heat range. While other guys are experimenting on what number NGK or Denso to use, I put in those Champions and it is a happy day. I have used them on an older CB900 that is plug-picky with good results, too.
They don't cost much at Wal-Mart, either.
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Pluggy
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2011, 11:25:12 AM » |
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Hi Pluggy,
Welcome---- We are off to Wally World ( Walmart) this fine Sunday morning. I'll try your Champion 8809 plugs if they have them. I also used to have a CB900, the "F" model. I put 750 side covers ( paint scheme was an exact match) and made a lot of people wonder.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2011, 09:50:32 AM » |
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 Putin the 8809 plugs and all is well. The old plusg were fine, nice sharp edges on the center electrode ect. The Valk does now start and warm up easier. Did a short 300 mile day with lots of altitude changes and the bike ran great getting clost to 40 MPG  Thanks for the tip Pluggy, Lew
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2011, 10:44:29 AM » |
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Great. Did you take one out and have a look?
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2011, 01:19:18 PM » |
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Not yet but soon.
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2011, 08:10:54 PM » |
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whats the gap on the valk's plugs?
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2011, 10:20:14 PM » |
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Owners manual quotes .031" to .035"
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2011, 03:28:02 PM » |
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NOT TRUE not in my book been using Champion and NGK in everything for many many yrs ANYTHING but not champions PLEASE..nastiest spark plug in the world. Why do you think Walmart sells them..
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2011, 04:13:32 PM » |
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The only spark plug I didn't care for was those old Nippondenso. They had rather rough-looking threads. Maybe they have improved over the years.
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