spark plug keeps going out
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spark plug keeps going out
this is the second time in less than a month that Iv have to replace the spark plug in my first head.
what could cause a premature spark plug death?
what could cause a premature spark plug death?
- mike94fzr600
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
what does the end of the plug look like
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
black. and it smells like fuel.mike94fzr600 wrote:what does the end of the plug look like
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
so maby its rinnin rich. if iot gets to wet with gas it would make the plug go bad
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
well, I know im running rich because I just cleaned out my exhaust and when I checked it a few days later, it was black.
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
so than you know why your plugs are going bad. you are runnuin to rich
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
1 more thing how are your wires may be you have a bad set of plug wires
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
actually, my third wire was splt open from the fan blades but I used electrical tape on it and its do well.
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
my bike seems to have all its power at high rpm's....does this mean im to lean??
Re: spark plug keeps going out
if your soaking your plugs and your exhaust is black, your not lean.
Re: spark plug keeps going out
there are "8" and "9" type plugs, i forget which one is "hotter". That can help or hurt with performance. Find out what you're using and try using the other type. (or check to be sure all 4 of yours are the same)
do a search or look it up, hopefully it's in the FAQ, Wiki, or, i'm quite sure it's in the Clymer or Haynes manual.
sorry i can't remember the specifics.
do a search or look it up, hopefully it's in the FAQ, Wiki, or, i'm quite sure it's in the Clymer or Haynes manual.
sorry i can't remember the specifics.
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
Do you have a Clymer or Haynes Manual yet? Those help out a lot. Of course you should get that plug wire addressed. If it's just the rubber sheeting around the wires you should be able to cover that up with electrical tape and heat shrink. Well it should be replaced but in the mean time that will help. The NGK CR8E is the plug to use if you're running rich BUT you may want to go back into the carbs and adjust your needle settings and what not.
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Re: spark plug keeps going out
im using NGK CR9E spark plugs
Re: spark plug keeps going out
i think ur running a colder plug swap out wit a cr8e witch is a hotter plug
also whats the spark gap for the plugs does any one kno ??
also whats the spark gap for the plugs does any one kno ??
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MODS: R6 master, clutch perch, and VR
93 FZR 4pot calipers (89 is 2 pot caliper)
and 4in X 18im rear rim (89 is 3.5in wide)
full muzzy exhaust, uni airfilter
BODY: choped tail, frame and rims black,
Vance/Hines engine covers
furture MODS
new plastics
R6 tail
race teck springs or r6 front susp
as of now she has no plastics on at all