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#28536 Jreed (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 533 Spark plugs 4 Years, 12 Months ago   I am getting close to the recommended mileage for a spark plug change. I was just wondering what is a good overall plug, the gap setting and some pointers on changing them? Looks like I will have to remove the tank to accomplish this...   Logged     http://www.nopork.com/imagesbikesalt/easy1962_1.jpg [url=http://www.wunderground.com/US/GA/Tunnel_Hill.html?bannertypeclick=gizmotimetempbig] http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetempbig_both/language/www/US/GA/Tunne   The administrator has disabled public write access. #28541 Greysnake (User) I'm so far behind I think I'm first. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7911 Re:Spark plugs 4 Years, 12 Months ago   Yes it's easier to remove the tank. Put the ngk's back in and gap at0.032- 0.034. You can also put antiseize on the plugs before installing them,or not . There are seveal different thoughts on that. I do and they come out easier. also make sure the engine is cold. My 2cents anywho You could also try the NGK iridium plugs. some have used them and like them they cost around $10 apiece<br><br>Post edited by: Greysnake, at: 2007/05/30 14:21   Logged     06 Midnight Silverado *nothing shines like a star*   The administrator has disabled public write access. #28545 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 17615 Re:Spark plugs 4 Years, 12 Months ago   Good advice by Grey - the engine must be cold or you'll strip out the threads in the head. I use plain old NGK's. I've tried other plugs but for me it seems to run the best on the recommended plugs. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #28546 Jreed (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 533 Re:Spark plugs 4 Years, 12 Months ago   Thanks, Grey and Doc.   Logged     http://www.nopork.com/imagesbikesalt/easy1962_1.jpg [url=http://www.wunderground.com/US/GA/Tunnel_Hill.html?bannertypeclick=gizmotimetempbig] http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetempbig_both/language/www/US/GA/Tunne   The administrator has disabled public write access. #28547 Crusierbob (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1267 Re:Spark plugs 4 Years, 12 Months ago   I went with the Autolite 4164 recommended by many on this board. I changed them at 8,500 miles and the Denso's that were in the scooter looked very good. I probably did not need to change them. I have only ridden a couple hundred miles with the new plugs, but all seems to be good. I put anti sieze on the threads, probably do not have to do that as many plugs already come with it on them. As Greysnake suggested you should do this on a cold engine, and remove the tank. Just a heads up the Denso or NGK are 18mm and the Autolites are SAE (sorry cannot rememeber the size I think 11/16), Gap with a wire gauge at .34 and blade gauge to .32. Torque to 12.7 lbs. , and ride.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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