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Kinder
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So anyone try anything different?

Stock is the CR9EKB which is fine but since its time to change them out I'm considering options like Brisk Silver.

Thoughts?
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Nillaice
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 07:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i've always liked NGK. and they are usually cheaper than most ... but maybe that's why.
i'll never buy into the 'E-3' or diamond-fire schemes.http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/diamondfire.htm
it's not gonna spark across all 3 points every time. ... but maybe the extra grounding electrodes taking up air space in the combustion chamber will up your compression a 0.01:1

now here's some thing completely different
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&cPath=2&products_id=5

i'm sure some plug aficionado will school us all but IMHO; as long as it goes 'spark' ...
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Kinder
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

lol... not sure I can trust a company that also sells stuff like this.

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&products_id=17

'Patented high-tech design allows KaleCoAuto Plug/Wire cleaner to reclaim old spark plugs and wires! Did you know that tune-ups are completely unnecessary? The only reason your car has bad spark is dirt in the plug lines, and build up on the spark plugs! Simply pour this cleaner into your battery, step back, and watch the engine run smoother! Not for use on vehicles equipped with Opti-Spark. Now reformulated for compatibility with diesel engines!'

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Kidder
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Another vote for NGK.
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Zac4mac
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the OEM plugs, but replace them when they say.
Mine are shot after 12k miles every time.
These plug-over coils are HOT.

I've never seen "worn out" plugs before, I've just had to replace the old black ones...

26k so far

Z
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Boogiman1981
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 09:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

man i hadn't seen the kale co site in a looooooooong time. lol
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Fast1075
Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 07:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If a spark plug will reliably work in a motor with 15-1 compression at 12k with 100 hp of nitrous on top. it is a good plug....NGK

But what ever one you choose, the proper heat range, gap and installation are critical.

If there is a problem with electrode erosion, iridium plugs are much longer lived than "platinum" plugs.
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1_mike
Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's no magic in spark plugs.
Never has been.

But you can spend a small fortune for the mythical wonder plugs. And get nothing but a lighter wallet..!

The only benefit to "some" plugs is a longer life because of the better electrode materials used.

Mike
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Torquaholic
Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had some iridium plugs for a short while... went back to stock and it feels better with stock plugs.

another vote for stock plugs
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Gbaz
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i put a set of denso in. no problems, work great. they were expensive, but should last a long time.
i would take denso iridium over ngk iridium any day, and ngk iridium over stock.
http://www.globaldenso.com/en/products/aftermarket /plug/racing/features.html
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Swoop
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 09:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

THEY ALSO SELL THIS STUFF, MAYBE THATS WHY THE 1125R HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SIGNALS!!!!! http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&products_id=6
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Pmjolly
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 09:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now THAT'S FUNNY Swoop! There are so many needed items on that site! This is a little more in line with this thread, however. http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&products_id=5
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Fast1075
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NGK=DENSO..same company like JOHNSON=EVENRUDE...
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Pmjolly
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, I guess this shows I did not read the whole thread before I posted.
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Kinder
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I SOOO need that blinker fluid stuff!!! And maybe some cross drilled brake lines! : D

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&cPath=1&products_id=1

So no comments on silver plugs.... as it stands I guess maybe I'll stay with stock since its a pita to change them.
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Rt_performance
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I emailed NGK tech.
They do not recommend a irduim for our bikes.
Mine looked fine at 10,000 miles but had them out for a valve adjust so i put in a new set
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Redduck124
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got a set of these on order...

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_ info&cPath=1&products_id=4
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Kinder
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

did they say why RT?
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Rt_performance
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hello,



For this application we only recommend using the CR9EKB (dual ground). Unfotunately none of our iridium IX series plugs that would work in this application have the correct terminal nut configuration for the Buell’s wire set.





MAKE
YEAR
ENGINE CLASS
MODEL
REGULAR PLUG
STK NO.
GAP

BUELL
2010-2008
1125
1125CR, R
CR9EKB #
2305
.032






Regards,





Brandon Peeler

Product Coordinator

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC

46929 Magellan Drive

there is the response.
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Kinder
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 01:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So they are saying they don't have a cap for the iridium plugs that will fit our wires? That seems lame.

Ty for the response though.
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Kicka666
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 06:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I run the CR9EIX in my CR, I used the terminal nuts off my Brisk plugs from my Ricey race bike as easy as that...
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Kinder
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 01:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Kicka... why Brisk in the race bike but not the CR?
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Kicka666
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Kinder, I had 2 CR9EIX laying around so they went in, if I wanted brisk plugs had to order internationally as they are $40AU here..
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Ezblast
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why no on the Denso - I really like them.
EZ
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Dcmortalcoil
Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 02:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have Denso Iridium plugs on my 1125R with no problem. Got the race version, but others versions are the exact same size and fit.
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Gbaz
Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 07:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

same here on the denso. it took some work cross ref them, but when i was having the water pump fixed the dealer put em in for me.
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Kinder
Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So decided to try some Brisk AOR10LGS plugs. Other bikes that use the same factory plug as us seem to like them so I figure why not.

One interesting thing I found was how many different interval changes there are on different bikes with the same plugs.
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Captain_america
Posted on Friday, April 01, 2011 - 02:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Get the cross drilled front brake lines... for extra cool stopping power!
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