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Plug gaps

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by skull2007, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. skull2007

    skull2007 Active Member

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    anyone have any good numbers for plug gaps? i run champ, ra8hc in a 06 1450 with v/h, LS's with buffles and se/ac. i'd like it to light up like an explosion:devil: they're @ about .40 now
    skull2007, Jun 14, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    you are on the money with .040..........
    chucktx, Jun 14, 2007
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    Specs are 0.38 to .042 so you are in specs, I tend to gap at .038 to allow for normal electrode wear that will widen the gap, and still be in specs latter. I tend to foul champions out sooner, have had better results with NGK's
    ReeseSS, Jun 15, 2007
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    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    Found the same thing with Champions & NGKs. I really was wondering about that, glad to hear someone else did too. Was thinking I just might have been too fussy! :)
    Red Rider, Jun 16, 2007
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    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    NGK plugs set at .038 here as well. If you want to try out different plugs here is a cross reference chart for many different brands.

    Harley Spark Plug Cross-Reference
    kenfuzed, Jun 16, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    a pretty complete list.......thanks ken..
    chucktx, Jun 16, 2007
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    on the same topic....what do y'all use to gap your plugs?? i use one of those "wheel" gappers
    chucktx, Jun 16, 2007
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  9. skull2007

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    same here

    thats what i use too (silverdollar). i'v checked around seems everyone perfers them over the "wire type" seems to me there ought to be something more percise:picked:
    skull2007, Jun 16, 2007
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  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have used feeler gauge in the past.....but havent since i started using the wheel.......just to convienient i guess......
    chucktx, Jun 16, 2007
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  11. skull2007

    skull2007 Active Member

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    way in the past

    that was back in the day, no tool box was without one. seems they went away with old points. can still remember strugging with those dual points:eek:
    skull2007, Jun 17, 2007
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    Dual Points and Rain ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH.
    2fastnaz, Jun 18, 2007
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