Changing spark plugs

[GoldOxide_imp]

Sure that’s not just a “check plugs” instead of “replace plugs” thing? I’m sure these plugs last longer than that

Plug inspection, for the 2014 CB1100, is every 4000 miles (6400 kms).

I am running well past the recommended replacement interval. My economy is consistent. My acceleration (that we all love) is consistent. No backfire. Generally no unexpected weirdness. Just typical Honda goodness.

[the Ferret]

Dunno what category I fall into for this, but when are plugs being replaced on this bike?

I replace spark plugs and the air cleaner every 25,000 miles. I inspect them when I pull them out to replace them lol.

Like Oxide, I watch for symptoms..hard starting, gas mileage going down, not pulling cleanly when accelerating. If no issues I go to 25k

[Bheezy27403_imp]

You guys are doing it all wrong.

[peterbaron]

How many Forum group members does it take to change a spark plug?
1 to change the spark plug and to post that spark plug has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing spark plugs and how the spark plug could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing spark plugs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing spark plugs.
15 know-it-alls who claim *they* were in the industry, and that "spark plug" is an electrical device threaded into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the fuel mixture by producing timed sparks between electrodes.
2 to post that this group is not about spark plugs and to please take this discussion to a spark plug group.
27 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use spark plugs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this group.
16 to debate which method of changing spark plugs is superior, where to buy the best spark plugs, what brand of spark plugs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
2 to post URL's where one can see examples of different spark plugs.
12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the spark plug controversy.
4 to suggest that posters request the spark plugs FAQ.
16 to post "F".
44 to ask what is a "F"?
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
3 to say "do a Google search on spark plugs before posting questions about spark plugs".
14 to post photos of spark plugs they own.
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again....Happy New Year everyone.

Actually came across this on the MGNOC f/b page and thought I'd share a laugh!!

You guys are doing it all wrong.

"didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

Best to ya'll

[Houtman_imp]

Changing sparks plugs is the same as changing light bulbs , it needs a village but before that you have to establish a committee to assess the need for the change.

[flynrider]

How many Forum group members does it take to change a spark plug?
1 to change the spark plug and to post that spark plug has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing spark plugs and how the spark plug could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing spark plugs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing spark plugs.
15 know-it-alls who claim *they* were in the industry, and that "spark plug" is an electrical device threaded into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the fuel mixture by producing timed sparks between electrodes.
2 to post that this group is not about spark plugs and to please take this discussion to a spark plug group.
27 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use spark plugs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this group.
16 to debate which method of changing spark plugs is superior, where to buy the best spark plugs, what brand of spark plugs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
2 to post URL's where one can see examples of different spark plugs.
12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the spark plug controversy.
4 to suggest that posters request the spark plugs FAQ.
16 to post "F".
44 to ask what is a "F"?
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
3 to say "do a Google search on spark plugs before posting questions about spark plugs".
14 to post photos of spark plugs they own.
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again....Happy New Year everyone.

Actually came across this on the MGNOC f/b page and thought I'd share a laugh!!

I am the proud owner of these long nosed beauties.



One down, thirteen to go!

I am the proud owner of these long nosed beauties.



One down, thirteen to go!
Are you sure these are for the CB, not for your twin boxer aircraft (one side only)?



BTW, is it already installed and flying ??

Yes, PB. I picked it up in Idaho about a month ago. After about 17 hrs. of break-in flying, everything is back to normal.

To keep with the spirit of the thread, the airplane spark plugs get inspected at least once annually and generally need replacement after 700 hrs. of usage.

[peterbaron]

How many Forum group members does it take to change a spark plug?
1 to change the spark plug and to post that spark plug has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing spark plugs and how the spark plug could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing spark plugs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing spark plugs.
15 know-it-alls who claim *they* were in the industry, and that "spark plug" is an electrical device threaded into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the fuel mixture by producing timed sparks between electrodes.
2 to post that this group is not about spark plugs and to please take this discussion to a spark plug group.
27 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use spark plugs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this group.
16 to debate which method of changing spark plugs is superior, where to buy the best spark plugs, what brand of spark plugs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.
2 to post URL's where one can see examples of different spark plugs.
12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the spark plug controversy.
4 to suggest that posters request the spark plugs FAQ.
16 to post "F".
44 to ask what is a "F"?
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
3 to say "do a Google search on spark plugs before posting questions about spark plugs".
14 to post photos of spark plugs they own.
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again....Happy New Year everyone.

Actually came across this on the MGNOC f/b page and thought I'd share a laugh!!

I am the proud owner of these long nosed beauties.



One down, thirteen to go!

I am the proud owner of these long nosed beauties.



One down, thirteen to go!
Are you sure these are for the CB, not for your twin boxer aircraft (one side only)?



BTW, is it already installed and flying ??

Yes, PB. I picked it up in Idaho about a month ago. After about 17 hrs. of break-in flying, everything is back to normal.

To keep with the spirit of the thread, the airplane spark plugs get inspected at least once annually and generally need replacement after 700 hrs. of usage.

Yes, PB. I picked it up in Idaho about a month ago. After about 17 hrs. of break-in flying, everything is back to normal.

To keep with the spirit of the thread, the airplane spark plugs get inspected at least once annually and generally need replacement after 700 hrs. of usage.
Thanks for your update and always have equel numbers of take offs and landings, stay/fly/ride safe

[GoldOxide_imp]

Dunno what category I fall into for this, but when are plugs being replaced on this bike?

I replace spark plugs and the air cleaner every 25,000 miles. I inspect them when I pull them out to replace them lol.

Like Oxide, I watch for symptoms..hard starting, gas mileage going down, not pulling cleanly when accelerating. If no issues I go to 25k

RE Air cleaner: On this Honda model, I swear my air filter never gets dirty. Either this is luck, or some really intelligent Honda turbulence engineering.

[the Ferret]

My first one was a little dirty and had 1 bug on the inside when I checked it at 25 thou. I probably could have cleaned it and used it another 25K but I had a new one on hand so I stuck it in. I'm at 43K now so I will have a look again sometime this summer when I hit 50K

[gcarper_imp]

Sure that’s not just a “check plugs” instead of “replace plugs” thing? I’m sure these plugs last longer than that

Well, I have 40,000 miles on mine, running fine but going to take a ride to Utah in Sep so thought it might be time for new plugs.