Trickie Dick
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Can you or someone recommend a good paste? I'm not sure what to look for?
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Iridium Spark Plugs
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BajaRon
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Arctic Silver Thermo Paste is just one brand. There are many. Most stores that sell computers and computer components will have it like Staples, Radio Shack etc. You don't need much. Just a thin coating on the spark plug threads (entire length) is all you need. Don't load it on. It's not one of these 'If a little works, a lot will work better' applications.
It also comes in a silicone and a ceramic version. Not sure about the silicone but the ceramic is fine. It's called many things like Thermo Paste, CPU paste, Heat Sink Paste and Thermo Grease to name a few.
Now I have not tried this OCZ Freeze compound but it tests out very well and it is sold at Wal-Mart. This should work at least as well as the silver based compounds.
You're looking at around $5.00 for a small tube which is plenty for at least 4 spark plugs.
There are a few compounds desigend to set up or bond the 2 pieces (in this case the spark plug and the head) which you DO NOT want. But they are rare. I doubt you'll find the bonding kind and the packaging clearly states that it will set up and bond so it's obvious.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Some time ago Carlo said they don't make a difference at all in the bike...not my opinion...his...
Just some food for thought...
Just some food for thought...
draboo
New member
Arctic Silver Thermo Paste is just one brand. There are many. Most stores that sell computers and computer components will have it like Staples, Radio Shack etc. You don't need much. Just a thin coating on the spark plug threads (entire length) is all you need. Don't load it on. It's not one of these 'If a little works, a lot will work better' applications.
It also comes in a silicone and a ceramic version. Not sure about the silicone but the ceramic is fine. It's called many things like Thermo Paste, CPU paste, Heat Sink Paste and Thermo Grease to name a few.
Now I have not tried this OCZ Freeze compound but it tests out very well and it is sold at Wal-Mart. This should work at least as well as the silver based compounds.
You're looking at around $5.00 for a small tube which is plenty for at least 4 spark plugs.
There are a few compounds desigend to set up or bond the 2 pieces (in this case the spark plug and the head) which you DO NOT want. But they are rare. I doubt you'll find the bonding kind and the packaging clearly states that it will set up and bond so it's obvious.
It has never dawned on me to use thermal paste on plugs. Now, it's rather obvious. I changed plugs in our Jeep and the plugs came with some sort of anti-seize, but now I wish I'd of thought of thermal paste.
As far as those plugs go, they do last longer, and if having to change the front plug half as often, it sounds like a benefit to me.
Thanks for the tip,Ron!
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The BRP thermal compound is a silicon formulation. I doubt it matters, but it is important to use a thermal paste rather than anti-sieze...for those who may have been contemplating that route. Never thought of the drug store for such a thing. :thumbup:
fastfraser
Blazing Member
:2thumbs: I'm good for a pair. Thanks Ron.
SpyderRider
New member
Ron,
Please put me down for a set for my RT-S. I'll pay as soon as you get them in. Been using these plugs in my SuperCharged F-150 Harley-Davidson and they are awesome!!! nojoke
Please put me down for a set for my RT-S. I'll pay as soon as you get them in. Been using these plugs in my SuperCharged F-150 Harley-Davidson and they are awesome!!! nojoke
BajaRon
Well-known member
Ok, the Iridium plug sets are in. It looks like I didn't order enough of these as the interest is greater than I anticipated.
So, PM me or email me at [email protected] with the email address for your Paypal account and how many plugs you want. Or, if you want to mail payment that's fine. I just need to know.
I will be ordering more of these on Monday but it will take a week or so to get them in.
So, PM me or email me at [email protected] with the email address for your Paypal account and how many plugs you want. Or, if you want to mail payment that's fine. I just need to know.
I will be ordering more of these on Monday but it will take a week or so to get them in.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
They'll probably be pretty close, but always check the gap. Same as OEM.
BajaRon
Well-known member
:agree: Should be good out of the box but Scotty is right. Check them, and be sure to use thermal paste.
BajaRon
Well-known member
It's like I said in a previous post. If you put a new set of OEM plugs in and a new set of Iridium's in, there isn't going to be enough difference to notice. I think this is what Carlo is saying.
But 1,000, 5,000, and certainly 10,000 miles later there is going to be quite a bit of difference between the OEM and Iridium. You'll have to change your OEM plugs at least every 5,000 miles to maintain the same level of performance that Iridiums will give you for at 20,000 miles or more.
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Originally Posted by Trickie Dick
You going to be installing them at the BBQ
Thanks Lamont........I almost soiled my undies!!!!!
Originally Posted by Trickie Dick
You going to be installing them at the BBQ
Thanks Lamont........I almost soiled my undies!!!!!
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