| Author | Message | ||
     Skullym1 |
It took some time but the bike is now running perfect. The suspension took quite a few adjustments to get it right but now it's just right. I was surprised (disappointed) in the power, especially when rolling on the throttle at 60 mph. There was literally nothing there and the bike would eventually gain speed. Last week after changing the fluids for the 2nd time, I also changed the plugs. The stock plugs didn't look too bad but the bike had been sitting at the dealer for 2 years and was probably getting started twice per day. I couldn't believe the difference the new plugs made. I wanted the NGK Iridium's but Checker only had the copper's in stock. Literally a night and day difference. It now has the power I was expecting. Strangely enough the new plugs made the idle go up about 300 rpm which I dialed back down. Now I'm thrilled with the bike after some initial disappointment. Next up are new front springs and tires. These 616's are scary. (Message edited by skullym1 on June 04, 2008) (Message edited by skullym1 on June 04, 2008) | ||
| Pso |
I did my plug change last weekend (10k Miles). The front pug looked like it needed to be changed, the rear plug looked very good proper color etc. The gap on both plugs was still in spec. Piece of cake to change the plugs. Now if only the front fork oil were as easy to change as the rest of the bike is for maintenance, this would be the perfect do it at home maintence bike. | ||
| Scottykrein |
I'm about due for some new plugs, what are the NGK part numbers? I looked on the KV but kept getting different numbers. Oh yeah, for an 06 Uly. | ||
| Skullym1 |
DCPR8E is what I used. | ||
| Scottykrein |
Does anyone use the Iridium plugs? NGK's bike search doesn't have the Uly, but for the firebolt they have DCPR8EIX for the Iridium. I'm just trying to get as many part #'s before I go to the store. | ||
| Tomtower |
NGK Iridium IX #DCPR9EIX (231O6) Spark plugs.I use them in A 07 uly great plug.  | ||
| Johnboy777 |
" NGK Iridium IX #DCPR9EIX (231O6) Spark plugs.I use them in A 07 uly great plug. ' +1 (from American Sport Bike) | ||
| Scottykrein |
Okay, so go with the 9's instead of the 8's. That was the confusion I ran into over on the knowledge board. Something about one plug being hotter than the other. Sorry for hijacking the thread SkullyM1. | ||
| Iugradmark |
How difficult is it to change the rear plugs? Any special tools that should be utilized? Thanks, Mark | ||
| Johnboy777 |
How difficult is it to change the rear plugs? I only change the front - the back are too much of a pain. . | ||
| Skullym1 |
The rear ended up being easier than it looks. This is what I used. Plus a $5 spark plug boot puller from Autozone.  (Message edited by skullym1 on June 05, 2008) | ||
| Pso |
The rear is vey easy. Did mine last weekend. Used same tools as Skullym1. Wratchet with extension and a woble spark plug socket. Used a rubber hose on tip of plug to start the threads and then tightened with socket. Only needed to remove the plastic cover over the air box (four torx screws). I also used a good deal of anti-seize on the plugs. The rear plug looked real good after 10K miles, the front looked black. Much, much easier than I thought it would be. I just wish I had used the Iridium plugs, but perhaps when I get 20K miles. |
