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Mikef5000
Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm heading to Advanced Auto parts after work today for a bunch of stuff. One thing I'd like to get is a new set of plugs. Anybody have recommendations?
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would suggest getting your plugs from a dealer since our bikes are sensitive to heat ranges.
If you go to an auto parts store, they will most likely give you a spark plug for a sportster.
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Zenfrogmaster
Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No problems using Champion (810, RA8HC) or Autolite (4164) plugs in my Cyclone or Sportsters. $1.50 each, replaced annually.
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Mikef5000
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Honestly, I'd be a bit more hesitant getting them from the dealer than I would getting a recommended part number from you guys and going to Advanced.

I have a strong suspicion the parts guy at the dealer would turn around, grab the BUELL SPARK PLUGS that are hanging on the wall (for the XB's) and hand them to me.
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Oldog
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a strong suspicion the parts guy at the dealer would turn around, grab the BUELL SPARK PLUGS that are hanging on the wall (for the XB's) and hand them to me.

they are 10R12 plugs?}
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Honestly, I'd be a bit more hesitant getting them from the dealer than I would getting a recommended part number from you guys and going to Advanced."

The first time I ever bought spark plugs at a Buell dealer, they sold me the 6R12 plugs. Not knowing any better (at the time), I used them... and they made the bike knock like hell. On more than one occasion, I've walked a way from dealer counter because they were out of 10R12's and would have to order them... screw that.
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Jackbequick
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Spark plugs and lubricants are just some of things that you can buy H-D branded but can't get specific specs on. And that irritates and even insults me.

I'm not saying that any of the H-D branded stuff is not good but when they refuse to provide some basic details or info they lose my business for that reason alone.

I willing to bet that every major spark plug maker has a plug that is the correct size, type, and heat range for any given H-D or Buell.

The big difference in using non-H-D branded plugs is that if I live somewhere or do something that makes the recommended plug just a little too hot or cold, I can easily buy a plug that is one grade hotter or colder. Try to figure something like that out at a Harley dealer.

Jack
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Jayvee
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well obviously if H-D (Buell) put out the exact info, too many folks would buy the $1.99 off-brand version instead. So they just don't publish that info, and pocket the difference, almost 'free money'.
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Mikef5000
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Champion (810, RA8HC) or Autolite (4164)

Any preferance? I'm headed there tonight. Is there a plug I should stay away from? Copper, platnum, iridium, unobtanium?
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Djkaplan
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 03:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mike,

I like platinum plugs because of their resistance to fouling. They are expensive... about what you'd pay for a conventional 10R12 at a HD dealer.

My 25 cents... hey, inflation you know.
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Oldog
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 04:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Al sells Iridium NGK's so I would think that it will be ok to use any exotic metal electrode that fit in the right heat range
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