Just installed NGK Iridium plugs - great first impression - Page 2

dholmer · 07-11-2015, 01:00 AM

Hi Caveman, welcome to the group. Where did you find these for $28.00? I have been looking on the different sites, and all that I have found are over $10.00 each...

HurtSoMuch · 07-11-2015, 02:48 AM

here in Norway,these NGK iridium plugs cost over $30 EACH

**Caveman** · 07-11-2015, 01:49 PM

Thank you!

Here's an eBay link to a seller here in Vegas, though there's only one set left at the time of this posting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-x-NGK-Irid...a47460&vxp=mtr

If you miss out on these, here's a set for $29.95 in California:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-X-New-NGK-...e7cbc7&vxp=mtr

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Originally Posted by dholmer

Hi Caveman, welcome to the group. Where did you find these for $28.00? I have been looking on the different sites, and all that I have found are over $10.00 each...

Kybenz · 07-11-2015, 06:10 PM

Just twisted a set in mine but as my driveway looks like this and it has been raining all week and forecast for most of next I may never know if there is an improvement.1-P1030881.jpg

dholmer · 07-11-2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Caveman

Thank you!

Here's an eBay link to a seller here in Vegas, though there's only one set left at the time of this posting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-x-NGK-Irid...a47460&vxp=mtr

If you miss out on these, here's a set for $29.95 in California:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-X-New-NGK-...e7cbc7&vxp=mtr

Thanks Caveman, just hit the order button. Excited to try them out, and hope that i helps with the fuel mileage and ping..

kjenckes · 07-12-2015, 08:49 AM

I bought a set yesterday at Advance Auto. $28-. Amazing difference. It has had ping all along with 91 octane if you get on the throttle, and recently even with 93. Switched these and went for short ride. No ping, more power, sounded better too. Best $28- ever spent.

patrick · 07-13-2015, 10:44 AM

last friday i bought a set of these plugs after seeing this post, Went on about a 500 mile ride over the weekend and this is what i experienced. I got 43 mpg , the throttle repones was clearly better and the weather was hot and humid as hell but i still couldnt make it ping when i got on it. I ran 87 octane everytime and normally when the weather gets like that the bike would ping if i got on it hard. Dont know if this typical or just a fluke thing but so far it was worth the 28 bucks!

**Caveman** · 07-14-2015, 04:08 PM

A member on the forum is selling some new NGK plugs here:
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=41891

wildwr · 07-22-2015, 07:29 AM

Switched over to NGK Iridium plugs and there's a noticeable a difference.
Easier starting, better throttle response and no ping when rolling on in the higher gears.

Well worth the money IMO.

Navigator · 07-22-2015, 12:47 PM

Just bought a set and looking forward to seeing if there is any improvement in performance.

Proper gap?

gillisfire · 07-22-2015, 08:00 PM

I ordered these a couple weeks ago. Along with an oil filter and some oil. Shipping was really fast.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

blowndodge · 07-22-2015, 08:17 PM

https://www.pulstar.com/

hoodooman · 07-22-2015, 09:02 PM

I just threw some iridiums in my bike because of this thread. i also cleaned my throttle bodies at the same time. so, it's hard to tell exactly what made my throttle response smoother, but it is. I'm sure it's a combination of the two but it's a very noticeable difference.

**Caveman** · 07-22-2015, 10:21 PM

I'm happy to see that everyone is having success with the plugs. I've seen quite a few people talking about cleaning the throttle body so that'll be next on my list. My fuel economy is still averaging 32.5, so I'm sure there's more I can do to improve that.... although the right hand is definitely a culprit.

BobaLloydBiker · 07-23-2015, 10:52 AM

I'm jumping on the wagon, ordered mine yesterday and should have them by Friday. It's as hot as the sun here in Texas and I have been having some pinging issues on the ride home from work late afternoon when the temp's at it's hottest which is right about 100 so will give them a try. I have the standard copper so also going to a cooler plug should help the cause too. We shall see.

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dholmer Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 267	Hi Caveman, welcome to the group. Where did you find these for $28.00? I have been looking on the different sites, and all that I have found are over $10.00 each... __________________ 2006 Nomad KawaNow #01849 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2015, 02:48 AM	#17
HurtSoMuch Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 127	here in Norway,these NGK iridium plugs cost over $30 EACH __________________ HurtSoMuch Vulcan Nomad 1500 '99 VBA #02163
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07-11-2015, 06:10 PM	#19
Kybenz Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wilder, Ky Posts: 188	Just twisted a set in mine but as my driveway looks like this and it has been raining all week and forecast for most of next I may never know if there is an improvement.1-P1030881.jpg __________________ 2005 1600 Classic, V&H Bigshots, Chucksters' Air kit Cobra Fi2000r ,Fire & Steel light bar,Cobra freeway bars, Kuryakyn highway pegs,Kuryakyn pedal covers,Barons 7 LED tachometer, Chucksters' 2" risers, Kuryakyn RTB controller, Kuryakyn grips, heel and toe covers. Galfer S.S. braided lines.
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07-13-2015, 10:44 AM	#22
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	last friday i bought a set of these plugs after seeing this post, Went on about a 500 mile ride over the weekend and this is what i experienced. I got 43 mpg , the throttle repones was clearly better and the weather was hot and humid as hell but i still couldnt make it ping when i got on it. I ran 87 octane everytime and normally when the weather gets like that the bike would ping if i got on it hard. Dont know if this typical or just a fluke thing but so far it was worth the 28 bucks! __________________ 2008 red/diablo black 1600 Nomad- TFI- Chucksters Dual Plate- Cobra True Duals VBA# 02023
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07-14-2015, 04:08 PM	#23
Caveman Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 207	A member on the forum is selling some new NGK plugs here: http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=41891 __________________ --------------------------------- 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - 18" Street Glide Front wheel conversion (details are on this forum) - HD King Tour-Pak w/ Wompus Rack - Mustang wide touring two piece seat - Chuckster's 3" Handlebar Risers - Baron's Big Air Kit - Chuckster's left side decorative plate - Cobra True Duals w/ Billet Tips - Speedmetal Cree LED Headlight conversion kit - Michelin Commander II tires Real Estate Broker/Property Manager Las Vegas, NV USA
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07-12-2015, 08:49 AM	#21
kjenckes Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH Posts: 17	I bought a set yesterday at Advance Auto. $28-. Amazing difference. It has had ping all along with 91 octane if you get on the throttle, and recently even with 93. Switched these and went for short ride. No ping, more power, sounded better too. Best $28- ever spent.
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07-22-2015, 07:29 AM	#24
wildwr Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 71	Switched over to NGK Iridium plugs and there's a noticeable a difference. Easier starting, better throttle response and no ping when rolling on in the higher gears. Well worth the money IMO. __________________ 2003 Vulcan 1500 Nomad.
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07-22-2015, 12:47 PM	#25
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	Just bought a set and looking forward to seeing if there is any improvement in performance. Proper gap? __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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07-22-2015, 08:00 PM	#26
gillisfire Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 149	I ordered these a couple weeks ago. Along with an oil filter and some oil. Shipping was really fast. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER __________________ My Rides: His-2004 Nomad 1500 His-2009 Vulcan 900 custom SE Hers-2008 Suzuki C50 And restoreing 1979 Honda CB750k
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07-22-2015, 08:17 PM	#27
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07-22-2015, 09:02 PM	#28
hoodooman Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Posts: 110	I just threw some iridiums in my bike because of this thread. i also cleaned my throttle bodies at the same time. so, it's hard to tell exactly what made my throttle response smoother, but it is. I'm sure it's a combination of the two but it's a very noticeable difference. __________________ 05 1600 Classic Viking hard bags Cobra fatty highway bar Cobra long shots thetrailerstore ebay fairing LRS recurve shield Yaffe 10" mini bagger apes
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07-22-2015, 10:21 PM	#29
Caveman Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 207	I'm happy to see that everyone is having success with the plugs. I've seen quite a few people talking about cleaning the throttle body so that'll be next on my list. My fuel economy is still averaging 32.5, so I'm sure there's more I can do to improve that.... although the right hand is definitely a culprit. __________________ --------------------------------- 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - 18" Street Glide Front wheel conversion (details are on this forum) - HD King Tour-Pak w/ Wompus Rack - Mustang wide touring two piece seat - Chuckster's 3" Handlebar Risers - Baron's Big Air Kit - Chuckster's left side decorative plate - Cobra True Duals w/ Billet Tips - Speedmetal Cree LED Headlight conversion kit - Michelin Commander II tires Real Estate Broker/Property Manager Las Vegas, NV USA
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07-23-2015, 10:52 AM	#30
BobaLloydBiker Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Fort Worth Area Posts: 15	I'm jumping on the wagon, ordered mine yesterday and should have them by Friday. It's as hot as the sun here in Texas and I have been having some pinging issues on the ride home from work late afternoon when the temp's at it's hottest which is right about 100 so will give them a try. I have the standard copper so also going to a cooler plug should help the cause too. We shall see.
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