Triumphrat

GeoffE · 01-07-2005

I don't know if it helps, but you can buy the Triumph Spark Plug Socket on its own, as individual part number 2300107-T0301.

I found it so good that I bought a further one for my Yamaha!

Ciao, Geoff
:wink:

GeoffE · 01-07-2005

I don't know if it helps, but you can buy the Triumph Spark Plug Socket on its own, as individual part number 2300107-T0301.

I found it so good that I bought a further one for my Yamaha!

Ciao, Geoff
:wink:

Tumbleweed · 01-07-2005

I'm going to change plugs come riding season, and have one Q:
Has somebody tried the ngk iridum plugs?
If so, do they make a difference?

T'Weed

Tumbleweed · 01-07-2005

I'm going to change plugs come riding season, and have one Q:
Has somebody tried the ngk iridum plugs?
If so, do they make a difference?

T'Weed

texspeed · 01-07-2005

I've got them in my 95 S3 and my old Bonnie. There is a noticable difference on the Bonnie, that being easier starting, better throttle response, better idle, and "feels like it pulls harder"...... The S3 also has better throttle response and my front wheel comes up easier in 1st and 2nd gear then previously. Both bikes will stay idling at lower than stock rpm settings, I've found. I won't use anything else but iridium plugs.
Biggest tip I can give is to get NGK's at an auto parts store......Advance Auto in the U.S.(they can PDQ them and have them next day) just try to get the "stock#" as they dont go by the # actually on the plug, but they can figure that out with their catalogue They cost $6.99 there, but any auto parts store that carries NGK should be able to get them, may take longer and cost slightly more though. Not sure about Norway though!!! Just dont order them from a motorcycle parts dealer. Way to much $$$

Quote:

On 2005-01-07 05:52, Tumbleweed wrote:
I'm going to change plugs come riding season, and have one Q:
Has somebody tried the ngk iridum plugs?
If so, do they make a difference?

T'Weed

:wink:

[ This message was edited by: texspeed on 2005-01-07 06:36 ]

texspeed · 01-07-2005

I've got them in my 95 S3 and my old Bonnie. There is a noticable difference on the Bonnie, that being easier starting, better throttle response, better idle, and "feels like it pulls harder"...... The S3 also has better throttle response and my front wheel comes up easier in 1st and 2nd gear then previously. Both bikes will stay idling at lower than stock rpm settings, I've found. I won't use anything else but iridium plugs.
Biggest tip I can give is to get NGK's at an auto parts store......Advance Auto in the U.S.(they can PDQ them and have them next day) just try to get the "stock#" as they dont go by the # actually on the plug, but they can figure that out with their catalogue They cost $6.99 there, but any auto parts store that carries NGK should be able to get them, may take longer and cost slightly more though. Not sure about Norway though!!! Just dont order them from a motorcycle parts dealer. Way to much $$$

Quote:

On 2005-01-07 05:52, Tumbleweed wrote:
I'm going to change plugs come riding season, and have one Q:
Has somebody tried the ngk iridum plugs?
If so, do they make a difference?

T'Weed

:wink:

[ This message was edited by: texspeed on 2005-01-07 06:36 ]

jhusman · 01-07-2005

Thanks so much - I appreciate all the great info. Looks like NGK iridium for me.

jhusman · 01-07-2005

Thanks so much - I appreciate all the great info. Looks like NGK iridium for me.

Gerry · 01-07-2005

I found the easiest way to remove the plugs was to use the standard plug socket, an oil plug key(which i bought from Halfords) this has a 3/8 drive with a 12 mm hex which fits into the top of the plug socket, then i use the 3/8 drive ratchet. Drop the plug socket into the recess, attach the oil plug key to the ratchet, push down and loosen the plug. When the plug is loosened, simply remove the ratchet and you can remove the plug by hand.
Works every time!
NGK Iridium plugs are great, that's all i use now.
Better pickup and throttle response.
DPR8EIX-9 is the part no.

Expensive , but worth it.

Regards,

Gerry

Gerry · 01-07-2005

I found the easiest way to remove the plugs was to use the standard plug socket, an oil plug key(which i bought from Halfords) this has a 3/8 drive with a 12 mm hex which fits into the top of the plug socket, then i use the 3/8 drive ratchet. Drop the plug socket into the recess, attach the oil plug key to the ratchet, push down and loosen the plug. When the plug is loosened, simply remove the ratchet and you can remove the plug by hand.
Works every time!
NGK Iridium plugs are great, that's all i use now.
Better pickup and throttle response.
DPR8EIX-9 is the part no.

Expensive , but worth it.

Regards,

Gerry