Spark plug replacement

elvis · 08-20-2009, 12:29 AM

Just a quick question, is it critical we replace the spark plugs at 12K kms [7500 miles]?

Thanks,

Elvis

cactusjack · 08-20-2009, 12:51 AM

Look out...at 12000kms they start to expand and will be driven through the tops of your pistons. ::)

Seriously, no. That's just a recommendation. I replace mine more often than recommended just to give me something to do.

**ringadingh** · 08-20-2009, 04:34 AM

I have had my plugs in at least 20,000 miles so far, and still firing. I switched to the NGK Iridium plugs a couple years ago.

macmac · 08-20-2009, 08:23 AM

At 10,000 I pulled mine to clean them and didn't need too. I'll peek at them again when I hit 20,000 miles. This isn't 1970 anymore where plugs could be worn out at 10,000 miles.

phenrichs · 08-20-2009, 08:56 AM

I always judge mine on how well she fires in the spring. I add fuel stabilizer in the winter and burn that out in the spring and if she has any hesitation to start on the next tank of good gas I pull them to inspect. have 12,000 on mine and still stock plugs.

elvis · 08-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Gents,

Thanks a million, this is great.

I'm new on this board and have started reading the garage pages recently. I've noticed that some members are quite competent at motorcycle/car mechanics and willing to share their expertise. Much appreciated.

KawaNOW should have a "tool" or "utility" to pay these "nomad wizards". Obviously we cannot pay them in gold, silver or cash but there's gotta be some way?

Anyway, if anyone rides this way to Vancouver, B.C. they should let me know. The first pitcher will be on me.

Cheers,

Elvis

cactusjack · 08-20-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvis

Gents,

Thanks a million, this is great.

I'm new on this board and have started reading the garage pages recently. I've noticed that some members are quite competent at motorcycle/car mechanics and willing to share their expertise. Much appreciated.

KawaNOW should have a "tool" or "utility" to pay these "nomad wizards". Obviously we cannot pay them in gold, silver or cash but there's gotta be some way?

Anyway, if anyone rides this way to Vancouver, B.C. they should let me know. The first pitcher will be on me.

Cheers,

Elvis

I accept Paypal! ::)

blowndodge · 08-20-2009, 03:48 PM

I get paid first CJ !!!

It's a pleasure to help a fellow Nomad rider Elvis.

macmac · 08-20-2009, 05:41 PM

I accept Canadian BEER!

**ringadingh** · 08-20-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

I accept Canadian BEER!

If you ever make it up here Im make sure you have some. ;)

blowndodge · 08-20-2009, 05:55 PM

C'mon man... send the beer down here!!

**ringadingh** · 08-20-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvis

Gents,

Thanks a million, this is great.

I'm new on this board and have started reading the garage pages recently. I've noticed that some members are quite competent at motorcycle/car mechanics and willing to share their expertise. Much appreciated.

KawaNOW should have a "tool" or "utility" to pay these "nomad wizards". Obviously we cannot pay them in gold, silver or cash but there's gotta be some way?

Anyway, if anyone rides this way to Vancouver, B.C. they should let me know. The first pitcher will be on me.

Cheers,

Elvis

Im just happy to share the bit of knowledge I have with others. Ive learned a lot here also about my bike and enjoy being able to do most of the work myself. Actually since Ive owned my bike Ive done all the work myself, and even that hasn't been a whole lot.

elvis · 08-20-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

I accept Canadian BEER!

We have great breweries in Vancouver. My all time summer favorite is the unfiltered wheat ale HEFEWEIZEN by http://gib.ca/.

Mac, how come you haven't ridden Colorado although you have all of the surrounding states? Almost forced to think you pi$$ed off somebody there maybe an ex-girlfriend or her brother?

**ringadingh** · 08-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

C'mon man... send the beer down here!!

If you want some you have to come and get it, just don't dress like a slob, people won't be able to tell us apart.

macmac · 08-20-2009, 06:02 PM

Dunno if that can happen. I don't do Passports to go anywhere. Used to like going to Canada and fight the Yunglaise, which I did in Montreal, Upper Canada Village, Ile' St Heleans also in Montreal, The Plains of Abraham Quebec, and Ft Louisisburg NS.

I fear the day is done for that now. You guys got great beers...

08-20-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Spark plug replacement Just a quick question, is it critical we replace the spark plugs at 12K kms [7500 miles]? Thanks, Elvis Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

08-20-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Spark plug replacement Look out...at 12000kms they start to expand and will be driven through the tops of your pistons. ::) Seriously, no. That's just a recommendation. I replace mine more often than recommended just to give me something to do. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
	0

08-20-2009, 04:34 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Spark plug replacement I have had my plugs in at least 20,000 miles so far, and still firing. I switched to the NGK Iridium plugs a couple years ago. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

08-20-2009, 08:23 AM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Spark plug replacement At 10,000 I pulled mine to clean them and didn't need too. I'll peek at them again when I hit 20,000 miles. This isn't 1970 anymore where plugs could be worn out at 10,000 miles. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
	0

08-20-2009, 08:56 AM	#5
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Spark plug replacement I always judge mine on how well she fires in the spring. I add fuel stabilizer in the winter and burn that out in the spring and if she has any hesitation to start on the next tank of good gas I pull them to inspect. have 12,000 on mine and still stock plugs. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

08-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Spark plug replacement Gents, Thanks a million, this is great. I'm new on this board and have started reading the garage pages recently. I've noticed that some members are quite competent at motorcycle/car mechanics and willing to share their expertise. Much appreciated. KawaNOW should have a "tool" or "utility" to pay these "nomad wizards". Obviously we cannot pay them in gold, silver or cash but there's gotta be some way? Anyway, if anyone rides this way to Vancouver, B.C. they should let me know. The first pitcher will be on me. Cheers, Elvis
	0

08-20-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Spark plug replacement I get paid first CJ !!! It's a pleasure to help a fellow Nomad rider Elvis. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
	0

08-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Spark plug replacement I accept Canadian BEER! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
	0

08-20-2009, 05:55 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Spark plug replacement C'mon man... send the beer down here!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
	0

08-20-2009, 06:02 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Spark plug replacement Dunno if that can happen. I don't do Passports to go anywhere. Used to like going to Canada and fight the Yunglaise, which I did in Montreal, Upper Canada Village, Ile' St Heleans also in Montreal, The Plains of Abraham Quebec, and Ft Louisisburg NS. I fear the day is done for that now. You guys got great beers... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
colortune spark plug	1moresin	Parts & Accessories	2	04-26-2011 12:53 PM
Spark Plug - looking	usranger74	1500 & 1600 Nomad	14	03-18-2011 04:45 PM
Spark Plug Replacement	usranger74	1500 & 1600 Nomad	9	08-11-2010 12:46 PM
Spark Plug surprise	dougster	1500 & 1600 Nomad	22	06-24-2010 11:50 PM
New Spark Plug Socket	superduty	1500 & 1600 Nomad	7	05-31-2010 11:38 PM