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Old 09-30-2009, 05:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New Spark Plug Setting

Ok Peeps..

Have a new set of NGK IRIDIUM spark plugs - what distance should i set the electrode thingywhatsit too???

Have looked in my Manual - but can not see anything
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Old 09-30-2009, 05:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Try this link to NGK www.ngksparkplugs.com
they give the gap settings as 35 Thou You can search by bike make model etc.

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Reckon if you bought them as for the Tiger the gap should be set ok already??
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Reckon if you bought them as for the Tiger the gap should be set ok already??
Not necessarily, the plugs are usually suitable for a number of different engines, requiring slightly different firing characteristics. The gap must be checked and if not correct, reset before you install the plugs.

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Not necessarily, the plugs are usually suitable for a number of different engines, requiring slightly different firing characteristics. The gap must be checked and if not correct, reset before you install the plugs.

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Thats what NGK says on thier site, and using the table of applications 2001-2004 955 tiger is 35 thou (0.89 mm)
with Iridium Plugs

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found the link useful, 0.9 (or or 0.89) it is.

Thanks guys - also picked up my k&N filter today - this is going to be a big service, new chain, sprockets the works - hope i get to ride here before the weather turns nasty
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The Site expalins it in plain english, there's also different settings for upgraded ignition systems. And the table is available for most things with a spark plug. Add it to your favourites!
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