superspeed123
Member
I was thinking of changing the original spark plug to something better like NGK G-Power Platinum Spark plug. Worth to make the change???
Platinum Spark plug or normal plug?????
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va_rider
Wizard
stick with the OEM NGK's... you won't notice any difference with other plugs.
NJFZ1
Moderator
I agree...regular copper plugs will typically give you the best power at the expense of plug life. To me the extended life of the platinum (or iridium) plugs are not worth the price premium.
Oldschool
Moderator
Ngk
I have always used NGK's (OEM) on every bike that I have owned and never had a problem.
I'm not big on change for the sake of change. A lot of the new designs are more marketing than advancement / improvement.
I have always used NGK's (OEM) on every bike that I have owned and never had a problem.
I'm not big on change for the sake of change. A lot of the new designs are more marketing than advancement / improvement.
Drainfade
Well-Known Member
Stick with OEM NGK's...it's not worth the extra cost and there's no real benefit that you can notice. It's a waste of money...
superspeed123
Member
So how long the OEM spark plug can last before need to be replace??? owner manual say 8000 miles/13000km or 12 months.
va_rider
Wizard
I change mine once a year.
I saw on Holeshot's site about Autolites. Are they better than the NGK's?
jlewis02
Moderator
Save your money.
CR9E is what you need the cheap ones work the same as the high doller ones on this bike.
CR9E is what you need the cheap ones work the same as the high doller ones on this bike.
GPz1100
Well-Known Member
How often are folks typically replacing plugs on the fz1?
When I ran the cr9ek's on the gpz, they seemed to last about 10-12K miles. On the c14, the iridium plugs were still good at 35K miles. For the sake of longevity, I probably will replace the stock plugs with something longer lasting. I do more than 15K miles/year, so trying to limit major maintenance to at most once per year .
When I ran the cr9ek's on the gpz, they seemed to last about 10-12K miles. On the c14, the iridium plugs were still good at 35K miles. For the sake of longevity, I probably will replace the stock plugs with something longer lasting. I do more than 15K miles/year, so trying to limit major maintenance to at most once per year .
Adjuster
Member
Iridium plugs will go 100k easy.
That's worth it in my opnion that you only have to change them once. Just make sure you use anti-seize on the threads, as leaving a plug in the head that long can cause problems if you ever do try and remove it later.
That's worth it in my opnion that you only have to change them once. Just make sure you use anti-seize on the threads, as leaving a plug in the head that long can cause problems if you ever do try and remove it later.
Rockster
Member
By the way. I'm planning on changing the plugs to my 2006 S-model. Do I need to take off anything else than the tank and air box to get to the plugs?
I bought the Iridium ones from sparkplugs.co.uk since they were cheaper than normal ones
I bought the Iridium ones from sparkplugs.co.uk since they were cheaper than normal ones