02-20-2024, 06:01 AM
(02-20-2024, 01:13 AM)The Gecko_imp Wrote:(10-05-2023, 02:52 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(10-05-2023, 02:10 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Very sure my plugs would last 100K+ kms, and the reason I dont keep them that long in service is air cooled engine and higher chance of failure, which I don’t need during long distance rides,
The only time I replaced plugs was on my '76 Yamaha RD400 two-smoker. Sometimes I just got lazy.
All my other rides never saw plug changes. Yes, perhaps cleaning/re-gapping, but that was it.
With many larger bore modern lumps with a pair of plugs per cylinder, I reckon the probability of getting a spark is better. I definitely never changed plugs on those configurations.
The only time I replaced plugs was on my '76 Yamaha RD400 two-smoker. Sometimes I just got lazy.
All my other rides never saw plug changes. Yes, perhaps cleaning/re-gapping, but that was it.
With many larger bore modern lumps with a pair of plugs per cylinder, I reckon the probability of getting a spark is better. I definitely never changed plugs on those configurations.
Had 2 sets of spark plugs ordered a few days ago, and took the old ones out today. They look like Max's plugs. Given that the plug type for the CB1100 is a special one, and there aren't many CB1100 around, I figured it's good to have spares for such plugs which no other engines need. But when I look at my old spark plugs ... I guess I am now equipped for at least 150,000 miles on the CB1100.
Believe it or not...there are numerous different plugs available for our bikes other than the Honda part #.
I have a set of NGK 'performance' plugs sitting on my shelf...and once the weather warms I will set the rolling road in motion to see whats what...
(02-20-2024, 05:31 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(02-20-2024, 01:13 AM)The Gecko_imp Wrote:(10-05-2023, 02:52 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(10-05-2023, 02:10 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Very sure my plugs would last 100K+ kms, and the reason I dont keep them that long in service is air cooled engine and higher chance of failure, which I don’t need during long distance rides,
The only time I replaced plugs was on my '76 Yamaha RD400 two-smoker. Sometimes I just got lazy.
All my other rides never saw plug changes. Yes, perhaps cleaning/re-gapping, but that was it.
With many larger bore modern lumps with a pair of plugs per cylinder, I reckon the probability of getting a spark is better. I definitely never changed plugs on those configurations.
The only time I replaced plugs was on my '76 Yamaha RD400 two-smoker. Sometimes I just got lazy.
All my other rides never saw plug changes. Yes, perhaps cleaning/re-gapping, but that was it.
With many larger bore modern lumps with a pair of plugs per cylinder, I reckon the probability of getting a spark is better. I definitely never changed plugs on those configurations.
Had 2 sets of spark plugs ordered a few days ago, and took the old ones out today. They look like Max's plugs. Given that the plug type for the CB1100 is a special one, and there aren't many CB1100 around, I figured it's good to have spares for such plugs which no other engines need. But when I look at my old spark plugs ... I guess I am now equipped for at least 150,000 miles on the CB1100.
Because of good situations like this, devices like these can stay out of landfills, longer.
With practically every member of a household wanting a cage these days, and some households sheltering more than one family, the pressure is on the landfill more than ever.
The earth is mighty wide and deep...
As long as said fills don't leach toxic into water supplies or offgas into the air... no biggie.
I'd MUCH rather a landfill than end up in the sea or burned into our air.
....and a sparkplug is metal and porcelain.. so, why take this into politics?