Triumphrat

Greaser · 01-07-2005

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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

I used the regular NGK plugs on my bike. Cheap and about the best plug out there to boot!!

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE HEAD!!!!!!!

durkster · 01-13-2005

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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

I did the Iridiums gapped at 086 and it made my hard start problems a distant memory.

very happy with these

01-22-2005

I found that changing the middle plug was difficult. Very little room to remove the plug with the socket provided in the took kit. Also, the socket kept falling off the end of the hex wrench provided, so duck tap was needed to keep the socket attached. A lot of small turns later, the plug finally came out.

tbsrider2000 · 01-24-2005

If the plug can't be pulled up with the socket, a drinking straw can be pushed over the top of the spark plug. It will fit firmly and pull the plug right out...

tbsrider2000 · 01-24-2005

If the plug can't be pulled up with the socket, a drinking straw can be pushed over the top of the spark plug. It will fit firmly and pull the plug right out...

bird900 · 01-24-2005

my old honda cx500 plug tool works gr8

bird900 · 01-24-2005

my old honda cx500 plug tool works gr8

durkster · 01-25-2005

The triumph sparkplug tool has rubber inside it that holds the plug pretty well.

I tried using the tubing split down the side to grip the plug but it wouldn't hold it, I use the same size hose for flushing and bleeding my TBS brakes and clutch.
This didn't work too well so I tried something else.

I ended up using my pinkie finger to remove the sparkplug tool compete with plug from each cylinder, this worked just fine.

Using this method for sparkplug insertion also allows you to be sure the new plug is threading correctly before you start using any potentially damaging forces on the thread.

YMMV as although my pinkie finger appears to have been made for this task, yours may not be such a good fit.

All of my local parts places were less than helpful and were successfull in discouraging me from making them do the work required to order these in .( NAPA / Autozone ).

I got mine online from Sparkplugs.com who appear to be price competitive on both NGK iridium plugs and K+N filters.

The only caveat was I had to buy 4+ plugs to get the best price.

durkster · 01-25-2005

The triumph sparkplug tool has rubber inside it that holds the plug pretty well.

I tried using the tubing split down the side to grip the plug but it wouldn't hold it, I use the same size hose for flushing and bleeding my TBS brakes and clutch.
This didn't work too well so I tried something else.

I ended up using my pinkie finger to remove the sparkplug tool compete with plug from each cylinder, this worked just fine.

Using this method for sparkplug insertion also allows you to be sure the new plug is threading correctly before you start using any potentially damaging forces on the thread.

YMMV as although my pinkie finger appears to have been made for this task, yours may not be such a good fit.

All of my local parts places were less than helpful and were successfull in discouraging me from making them do the work required to order these in .( NAPA / Autozone ).

I got mine online from Sparkplugs.com who appear to be price competitive on both NGK iridium plugs and K+N filters.

The only caveat was I had to buy 4+ plugs to get the best price.

jimmyj900 · 01-25-2005

I use a *cheap* deep socket for sparkplugs (the cheap ones have the thinnest walls and drop into the plug cups easily) and a magnetic pickup tool to remove the socket and plug once loosened.

To install the new plug, I put a small dab of anti-sieze compound on the end of the thread, lower the plug into the cup with the magnet and drop in the socket. After tightening I use the magnet to remove the socket from the cup.

To keep from cross-threading the sparkplug, rotate it counter-clockwise and listen/feel for the "click" when it drops into the beginning of the thread. Then finger tighten until snug -- if everything is right and the threads are good it should run in smoothly.

Jim