BajaRon
Well-known member
As mentioned, there are several reasons that spark plugs do not last nearly as long in a Spyder (or most motorcycles) as they do in cars. For one thing, it is not uncommon to be turning 3 or 4 times the RPM in a motorcycle. That alone can cut mileage in 1/2. It is also not uncommon to run WOT or generally harder on a motorcycle than you do in your car. Cars generally do a lot more steady throttle, cruise control type miles than does the typical motorcycle that more often heads for the back roads and twisties. Couple this with how much a set of worn spark plugs affect the HP and efficiency of a motorcycle as opposed to a car. And you end up with a much shorter life. You really can't compare the 2. They are only similar in that they are an internal combustion engine.
In a race car, spark plugs last just 1 race, in most cases. Dragsters may only get 1 run (1/4 mile) from a set of spark plugs. Just to represent the spectrum. Don't try to compare your car to you Spyder. They are very different.
In a race car, spark plugs last just 1 race, in most cases. Dragsters may only get 1 run (1/4 mile) from a set of spark plugs. Just to represent the spectrum. Don't try to compare your car to you Spyder. They are very different.
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