Spark Plug - looking

usranger74 · 03-18-2011, 10:34 AM

Spark Plug question.

I ride a 07 Nomad

Looking for recommendations for spark plugs

I tired the search function but it really sucks (no surprise to you I am sure)

**GIBBY** · 03-18-2011, 10:40 AM

I use what the owners manual recommends.

**ringadingh** · 03-18-2011, 11:12 AM

Id stick with the NGK brand. I use the Iridium plugs and they are only available one heat range colder, but they perform very well.

**Jared** · 03-18-2011, 11:50 AM

I may differ from most here, but I re-gap my plugs and keep using them. I've read several people say they replace them every year, but I don't see a reason to do that. re-gap them to specs and clean them and you are good to go, unless the plug has failed.

elvis · 03-18-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

Spark Plug question.

I ride a 07 Nomad

Looking for recommendations for spark plugs

I tired the search function but it really sucks (no surprise to you I am sure)

Ranger,

Our "search" function really sucks.

I polled the membership on spark plugs awhile ago and it seemed to me that most riders prefer what the bike came with.

I did some reading on NGK website and that put my mind at ease. The OEM plugs can last a long time. This is consistent with what the members on here seem to agree.

Long story short, I will go with the book or if I can locate, I will use what Ring recommends.

Cheers,

E.

cactusjack · 03-18-2011, 12:47 PM

Why not remove one and see what's in there now?

**ringadingh** · 03-18-2011, 12:50 PM

I pull mine out and check them about once a season. I don't dee the need to replace them every year. This will be about the fifth season on my current plugs and with about 45k on them I don't see a need to replace them yet.

usranger74 · 03-18-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Id stick with the NGK brand. I use the Iridium plugs and they are only available one heat range colder, but they perform very well.

I looked at the NGK site and look for Iridium plugs for the Nomad. No luck - could not find them.

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**ringadingh** · 03-18-2011, 01:14 PM

They are not listed for a Nomad, I tried to match up the correct heat range in the Iridium series and found that the closest match was one ranger colder which works just fine.
I found that the bike seems to start quicker as its takes less voltage to fire the plugs and they have a fine tip that resists getting dirty.

usranger74 · 03-18-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

They are not listed for a Nomad, I tried to match up the correct heat range in the Iridium series and found that the closest match was one ranger colder which works just fine.
I found that the bike seems to start quicker as its takes less voltage to fire the plugs and they have a fine tip that resists getting dirty.

Not sure what "heat range" means. You don't have a part number by chance?

blowndodge · 03-18-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Why not remove one and see what's in there now?

Because thats waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too easy?? LOL

elvis · 03-18-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

They are not listed for a Nomad, I tried to match up the correct heat range in the Iridium series and found that the closest match was one ranger colder which works just fine.
I found that the bike seems to start quicker as its takes less voltage to fire the plugs and they have a fine tip that resists getting dirty.

Not sure what "heat range" means. You don't have a part number by chance?

Good that I have my little notebook with me:

NGK - DPR7EIX - 9 is what I believe Ring has on his Nomad and it is available at Dennis Kirk.

I think the stock plugs are NGK - DPR6EA - 9???

Also NGK's notation of cold is different from that of other manufacturers.

usranger74 · 03-18-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Why not remove one and see what's in there now?

Because thats waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too easy?? LOL

May the wind from the west brighten your life

**ringadingh** · 03-18-2011, 04:43 PM

I just checked the p/n for the plugs Im using NGK's DPR7EIX-9. The 7 is the heat range, the stock plug is a #6.

usranger74 · 03-18-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I just checked the p/n for the plugs Im using NGK's DPR7EIX-9. The 7 is the heat range, the stock plug is a #6.

Txs to both you and Elvis.

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03-18-2011, 11:12 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Spark Plug - looking Id stick with the NGK brand. I use the Iridium plugs and they are only available one heat range colder, but they perform very well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-18-2011, 11:50 AM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Spark Plug - looking I may differ from most here, but I re-gap my plugs and keep using them. I've read several people say they replace them every year, but I don't see a reason to do that. re-gap them to specs and clean them and you are good to go, unless the plug has failed. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-18-2011, 12:50 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Spark Plug - looking I pull mine out and check them about once a season. I don't dee the need to replace them every year. This will be about the fifth season on my current plugs and with about 45k on them I don't see a need to replace them yet. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-18-2011, 12:47 PM	#6
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03-18-2011, 01:14 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Spark Plug - looking They are not listed for a Nomad, I tried to match up the correct heat range in the Iridium series and found that the closest match was one ranger colder which works just fine. I found that the bike seems to start quicker as its takes less voltage to fire the plugs and they have a fine tip that resists getting dirty. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-18-2011, 04:43 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Spark Plug - looking I just checked the p/n for the plugs Im using NGK's DPR7EIX-9. The 7 is the heat range, the stock plug is a #6. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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