How are my spark plugs?

Started by Betlog, June 03, 2012, 06:10:24 PM

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Betlog

Hi guys,

I replaced my spark plugs maybe about 400~500 or so miles ago.  Today, I decided to pull them off to check.  How do they look to you (added new plug in the photo as a reference)?  NOTE: It's only been about 400~500 miles since I changed them.


Roaduser

i say put em back in and keep on riding  [Dolph]

monstermick58

Yep, they look fine  [thumbsup]

  What are they out of ?





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J5

they look fine

except your bike is running too lean
i dont care if you have been a mechanic for 10 years doing something for a long time does not make you good at it, take my gf for an example shes been walking for 28 years and still manages to fall over all the time.

Betlog


Betlog

Quote from: J5 on June 03, 2012, 11:32:25 PM
they look fine

except your bike is running too lean


Does it matter that I've only run the bike about 400~500 miles?  Wouldn't the insulator darken up with more mileage (at least I'm hoping so)?  Or will the insulator tips show engine color immediately after only a few miles?  I think most folks pull the plug out after a few thousand, not hundred, miles.

Howie

Color isn't the great indicator it was back in the days of leaded gasoline.  Your plugs are fine.

ducatiz

yeah, brush em off, regap and re install.
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koko64

Quote from: howie on June 04, 2012, 06:58:01 AM
Color isn't the great indicator it was back in the days of leaded gasoline.  Your plugs are fine.
+1.
Especially the upper porceline . Check the porcelin where it meets the bottom of the plug inside. You'll need a good flashlight, look for a tan or brown colored ring around the base or part way down inside.
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