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FatBoyRider · 03-30-2002, 06:18 AM

I was wondering what type of Spark Plug's are the best. I have tried several different kinds in the past , and really couldn't tell the difference. Does anyone have any real knowledge , experience , or data to help me find out the best "brand" to run in my scooter. Thanks for any help.

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FatBoyRider

Skin · 04-01-2002, 05:32 AM

I've been riding Harleys for 32 years now and have had good luck with Champion plugs. All my bikes have been mostly stock motors and I have never really done any "hotrodding"(for the most part). Champions have been very dependable for me for stock applications. I have heard a lot of people say your wasting your money on plugs like the Splitfires and the like. I tried Accels once and had troble with them.

Devil Hog · 04-02-2002, 04:13 AM

Champion or Autolite. All the riding that I have done, and the lousy conditions that I did it in, I'll tell you that you are just pissing money away buying those "Fancy" plugs. The old standby's are still the best.

Dizzy D · 04-06-2002, 09:04 AM

FBR, I agree with the others. In my superglide I changed plugs a lot, am now a professional at changing these. lol. I had luck with the Champions. The bike shops here recommend Champion or Autolite.

Mongo · 04-06-2002, 05:11 PM

I'm a spark plug wizard also, must be something with the hogs. Whichever you choose or work best with your bike....remember that you can learn a lot from taking a look at your spark plugs every once in a while. I have a nice picture sheet which can diagnose a lot of probs just by the look of the plugs. If you guys want, I'll scan it and post it here. Let me know.

FatBoyRider · 04-06-2002, 06:01 PM

Mongo ,
yes , post those plug pics , and info , I would like to learn more about my plugs and what to look for,

Ride SAFE

FatBoyRider

lowryder57401 · 10-14-2002, 11:51 PM

The best bang for the buck are the NGK sparkplugs, thats what we all use around these parts, its a good performance plug for the 2 or 3 dollars they cost.

Jam's · 01-11-2003, 05:22 PM

Here is a page on plug reading.

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/spkplghnbook.htm#We

Mongo · 01-12-2003, 07:50 AM

That's good stuff Jam's....thanks.

WooHoo! · 01-15-2003, 11:21 AM

that's funny, most people say they like champions yet my old Harleys had always eatin them for lunch. i started using NGK's 15 years ago and i'll never use anything else now in any bike or car i own.

Zog · 10-20-2004, 01:03 PM

I take it you are talking about a Shovel,, they were always hard on plugs.

dyna1996 · 09-10-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FatBoyRider

I was wondering what type of Spark Plug's are the best. I have tried several different kinds in the past , and really couldn't tell the difference. Does anyone have any real knowledge , experience , or data to help me find out the best "brand" to run in my scooter. Thanks for any help.

Ride SAFE

FatBoyRider

You should look at these plugs, Pulstar Pulse Plugs. They are awesome. I got mine on this website http://pulstar-incognitoproducts.com All of my friends are using them as well. They work.

03-30-2002, 06:18 AM	#1
FatBoyRider Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 579	Spark Plug question I was wondering what type of Spark Plug's are the best. I have tried several different kinds in the past , and really couldn't tell the difference. Does anyone have any real knowledge , experience , or data to help me find out the best "brand" to run in my scooter. Thanks for any help. Ride SAFE FatBoyRider

04-02-2002, 04:13 AM	#3
Devil Hog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Stationed in Quantico, VA Hometown is Greensburg, PA Posts: 93	Champion or Autolite. All the riding that I have done, and the lousy conditions that I did it in, I'll tell you that you are just pissing money away buying those "Fancy" plugs. The old standby's are still the best. __________________ GySgt Bob "Ice" Isler PA State Vice Prez Keystone Leathernecks Chapter Leathernecks MC International Penna ABATE

04-06-2002, 05:11 PM	#5
Mongo Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,268	I'm a spark plug wizard also, must be something with the hogs. Whichever you choose or work best with your bike....remember that you can learn a lot from taking a look at your spark plugs every once in a while. I have a nice picture sheet which can diagnose a lot of probs just by the look of the plugs. If you guys want, I'll scan it and post it here. Let me know. __________________ Mongo ------- The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other going in opposite directions.

04-06-2002, 06:01 PM	#6
FatBoyRider Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 579	Post em if you got em ! Mongo , yes , post those plug pics , and info , I would like to learn more about my plugs and what to look for, Ride SAFE FatBoyRider

10-14-2002, 11:51 PM	#7
lowryder57401 New To BikerForums Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1	spark plug The best bang for the buck are the NGK sparkplugs, thats what we all use around these parts, its a good performance plug for the 2 or 3 dollars they cost.

04-01-2002, 05:32 AM	#2
Skin Biker Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 19	I've been riding Harleys for 32 years now and have had good luck with Champion plugs. All my bikes have been mostly stock motors and I have never really done any "hotrodding"(for the most part). Champions have been very dependable for me for stock applications. I have heard a lot of people say your wasting your money on plugs like the Splitfires and the like. I tried Accels once and had troble with them.

04-06-2002, 09:04 AM	#4
Dizzy D Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Dakota Posts: 43	FBR, I agree with the others. In my superglide I changed plugs a lot, am now a professional at changing these. lol. I had luck with the Champions. The bike shops here recommend Champion or Autolite.

01-11-2003, 05:22 PM	#8
Jam's Biker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montana - USA Posts: 30	Big fan of NGK's Here is a page on plug reading. http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/spkplghnbook.htm#We

01-12-2003, 07:50 AM	#9
Mongo Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,268	That's good stuff Jam's....thanks. __________________ Mongo ------- The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other going in opposite directions.

01-15-2003, 11:21 AM	#10
WooHoo! Biker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Meriden, CT Posts: 525	that's funny, most people say they like champions yet my old Harleys had always eatin them for lunch. i started using NGK's 15 years ago and i'll never use anything else now in any bike or car i own. __________________ "Maybe if we made a giant badger..." 2001 Ford Focus Street Edition 1996 Road King 1958 Sporty Chopper (rat bike- 3 years in the making) 2002 Suzuki GSXR600m KRjr replica 2005 Cagllari Daytona Pocketbike

10-20-2004, 01:03 PM	#11
Zog Biker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington State, USA Posts: 12	plugs I take it you are talking about a Shovel,, they were always hard on plugs.

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