Your thoughts on When to change spark plugs?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

This from an NGK guy.:dontknow:

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?115348-Spark-Plug-Change&p=1391772&viewfull=1#post1391772

Thanks ..... He ( Gunner ) is still posting .... so I'll PM him and see how long His Plugs went ..... Mike .....PS - I don't know if you saw my CORRECTED plug mileage , but they are now at 80,626 mi. .....Mike :thumbup:

 

[svspyder]

Do you intend to do the work yourself? We've developed some shortcuts which reduce the time and effort needed for this service. We intend to do a video, but just haven't yet.

Ron, do the shortcuts eliminate the need to remove the frunk? In lieu of the video can you post a synopsis of the shortcuts you developed?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Ron, do the shortcuts eliminate the need to remove the frunk? In lieu of the video can you post a synopsis of the shortcuts you developed?

Based on my one-time experience, no you don't need to remove the frunk, but it probably makes the job easier. Maybe this will help you:

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...rk-plug-changeout-Part-1&highlight=spark+plug

 

[Cobwebs]

Thanks ..... He ( Gunner ) is still posting .... so I'll PM him and see how long His Plugs went ..... Mike .....PS - I don't know if you saw my CORRECTED plug mileage , but they are now at 80,626 mi. .....Mike :thumbup:

Also shows your coils haven't gone completely south as well! I'm sure there would be variations from what you have achieved but can't see that it would be a massive difference even with variables of fuel quality, oil type, ambient temps, riding style etc. 28,000 is playing it safe from BRP's perspective I believe. Could be leftover thinking from the previous generation spark plugs still influencing peoples' decisions to not follow NGK's suggestions too.

Bosch have a multi ground plug that starts at 3000 ohms resistance that claims to extend the mileage and ignition component life even further again. What's next, wi-fi spark with no parts?? :yikes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Also shows your coils haven't gone completely south as well! I'm sure there would be variations from what you have achieved but can't see that it would be a massive difference even with variables of fuel quality, oil type, ambient temps, riding style etc. 28,000 is playing it safe from BRP's perspective I believe. Could be leftover thinking from the previous generation spark plugs still influencing peoples' decisions to not follow NGK's suggestions too.

Bosch have a multi ground plug that starts at 3000 ohms resistance that claims to extend the mileage and ignition component life even further again. What's next, wi-fi spark with no parts?? :yikes:

Thanks for your comments ..... PS my mileage hasn't varied much in the last 70,000 mi. ....Except this past year it has actually risen by 1.5 to 2 MPG's :clap: ......Mike :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

Thanks ..... He ( Gunner ) is still posting .... so I'll PM him and see how long His Plugs went ..... Mike .....PS - I don't know if you saw my CORRECTED plug mileage , but they are now at 80,626 mi. .....Mike :thumbup:

Seems, being north of 80,000 miles, might as well run those spark plugs to 100,000 before changing them.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Seems, being north of 80,000 miles, might as well run those spark plugs to 100,000 before changing them.

As far as changing the plugs it came down to .... I'm getting older, and this will probably be the only time it will be done .... I'm down to about 5 to 6000 mi. per year now . I'll be 77 at the beginning of March - you do the math .....Mike

 

[PMK]

As far as changing the plugs it came down to .... I'm getting older, and this will probably be the only time it will be done .... I'm down to about 5 to 6000 mi. per year now . I'll be 77 at the beginning of March - you do the math .....Mike

Aren’t the experts stating 80 years old is the new 60? With your spunk, swagger, and New England codger, whether you change those plugs now or never, you and the Spyder will roll 100k. No math needed.

 

[Mikey]

opcorn: Well Mike you got the easy part done and going to get a fresh set of plugs for free! Now roll your sleeves up and get going, we want to know what you find, and the most important thing will be is what you feel in the seat of your pants when you take your first ride on the old girl!!!:2thumbs:

 

[old Timer]

Aren’t the experts stating 80 years old is the new 60? With your spunk, swagger, and New England codger, whether you change those plugs now or never, you and the Spyder will roll 100k. No math needed.

Heck yeah it's the new 60.........I'll be 81 next month, and I still ride my motorcycles and of course my Spyder ....er.... rather spiritedly on all over the local mountain and hill roads. Going for a nice Spyder today after it warms up a little more, will be in the mid to hi 50's within the hour.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Aren’t the experts stating 80 years old is the new 60? With your spunk, swagger, and New England codger, whether you change those plugs now or never, you and the Spyder will roll 100k. No math needed.

I'm not really concerned about the age of the plugs .....it's ME I'm concerned about :roflblack:.... I still do all my own wrenching, and the plugs takes a major panel removal to accomplish .....and while I'm in there I'll be replacing other maintenance items ..... Mike :thumbup: