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  1. rebar

    Read my plugs pic

    Just installed new plugs two tanks ago. Removed them to see. Noticed all plugs felt hand tight removing them. It might be two early to tell but I dont see the tanning I wanted to see. And #1 plug has a black spot. :ummm: Anyone?
  2. S

    white plugs

    my plugs are grayish white in the center and a little black on the outside its running better than it ever has (completely stock) ive completely rebuilt the carbs after trying to soup it up i installed a stage 1 jet and dyno ign. then took them out always with the same results...
  3. ghostntheshell

    problem / pics of plugs / opinion?

    1.) New plugs. Carbs synched after install. 2.) Loss of power, exhaust pop, stumble/ miss. 3.) Tightened exhaust up already, did peashooter. Pulled 4 plugs... ONE plug was all black and wet with what smelled like gasoline. It did not appear to be oil. The other three plugs looked...
  4. EAGLEPI

    Do you think my problem were my plugs???

    HI Guys, If you read my post from the last few days you would have saw I was having problems starting my VMAX after the winter storage. I drained most of the gas and added new gas and was able to start it and drive it home about 3-4 miles and when I got home it was ruining much better but...
  5. M

    spark plugs?

    Not sure it this is the right spot for this but looking for the best spark plugs for my max? its ride time wanna get everything set to go!!
  6. S

    Spark Plugs question

    Got the new NGK spark plugs, does anybody know what size socket do I need to replace them. 1997 Vmax here. Also ,could I use these K&N filters, I have Stage 7 Jet Kit on my bike.:ummm: http://store.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RU-2989
  7. Nicki66

    How long on spark plugs??

    How long are spark plugs generally good for? Or better yet, what is the changing interval on them? I am running the NGK Iridium plugs and have 8000 miles on them. I was thinking of changing them again, but they are $7 each.
  8. 1967vmax

    Why non resistor plugs

    I have nology wires on my vmax an they insist that you run NON resistor plugs with the wires WHY??? and what happens if i dont use non resistor plugs . JIM 3933
  9. B

    fouling plugs need help please.

    when i bought this bike i didnt know how it was supposta run so i started doing some maintnance, i changed out the fuel filter and it woke up, unfortunatly all that rust in the filter passed on to the carbs. i removed the tank and had it redone and replaced the enw fuel filter and rebuilt the...
  10. mabdcmb@yahoo.com

    Reading spark plugs

    My understanding is that the last "ring" of the plug indicates the fuel mixture. By saying last ring I mean the last section of the male threaded part that the ground strap is connected to. Correct? Anyone have any specific info on how to "read" the plugs to make sure all is goo? I've...
  11. odieoh24

    colder plugs

    bike was running a little rough on initial take off, even after warming it up for 8-10 min. started with the plugs and was unable to obtain a set of new iridiums, or the stock dpr8ea-9. i was able to get a set of dpr7ea-9's. installed them and the bike has run better than it did prior to the...
  12. M

    Noology wires and resistor plugs

    can anyone tell me what will or might happen if you run Noology wres with a standard NGK resistor plug. Noology states that you have to use a non-resisitor plug, but I have read on some posts where individuals are using standard NGK plugs with resistor. Thx:ummm:
  13. dannymax

    Birdoprey's COP (Coils Over Plugs) Mod

    Here is a pictorial of the install for Birdoprey's COP's . I apologize for the poor pic quality and the layout. This is the only way I know how to set it up. There are 10 pics, Numbered from the left, top row-#1 - #6, bottom row #7 - #10. #1- COP and wires with crimped spades #2- Factory...
  14. Legion

    What just happened to my sparkplug wire?

    Hey Guys, I was changing my plugs the other day and am not sure what happened. I pulled the wire off of the right rear plug and went to push it up and out of the way so I could screw out the plug when the wire just fell out into my hands. I started to freak out, but just finished the job and...
  15. F

    can't get no fire from plugs

    i just bought this 86 vmax from my brother. installed new battery, rectifier but it still don't charge. well thats next... rode it to town on the way back home it just shut down and died had to have my son go home get trailor & haul back home.. it turns over but i cant get any fire to plugs...
  16. KJShover

    Reading the plugs.

    when I started racing some 25+ years ago, didn't see to many charts around. I had to rely on the expirence of older racers and family who was racing to read plugs properly. Not just the electrode, but the surrounding items as well. Here is a chart I came across while looking at some other...
  17. Hercules

    Noligy hotwires and plugs whats the deal?

    Noligy makes alot of claims about there plugs and wires true or false?
  18. S

    HMF / My spark plugs

    Hi folks, I just installed my new HMF on my 06 max, it has 100 % STOCK carbs, with a K & N replacement filter. It seems to run fine. However I am unsure if she is running rich or lean...it''s really hard to tell ...so I snapped a picture of one of my plugs for all the Carb Air/fuel Guru's out...
  19. N

    The Best Plugs & Wires?

    I Dont Know If I Should Get Ngk Plug Wires Or The Hot Wires? Also Where Does The Extra Groung Cable Hook Up To On The Hotwires? I Also Dont Know If I Should Get The Ngk Standard Plugs Or Iridium. What Do You Guys Think?
  20. P

    How do I remove chrome plugs?

    I would like to drop the bike down the fork tubes a little. Anyone know the best way to remove the chrome plugs from the clamps without marring them? Thanks in advance !
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