Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

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Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

07 Jun 2013 09:45
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Got the 700cc kit 10 to 1 with a stock 750 cam, header, pods, Dyna, coils etc running vg and am wondering if I should go with a step cooler plugs...... N-3 Champion or a NGK 8 instead of the 7. Also forgot about the opening them up to .037 or so on the gap too. You guys like this idea too ?

I do ride it a little easier than most and in cooler temps 65 to 85 but I do often feel the need for speed.

What you guys think? Thanks.
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.

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Re: Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

07 Jun 2013 13:28
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Nope just use the stock ones. I have a 78 KZ650 modded with a 720cc kit, GPz750 cams, 4 into 1 pipe and pod filters, Dyna S ignition and Dyna green coils. Been using the stock plugs for 30 years now with no issues. I have tried cooler and hotter plugs over the years but always went back to the stock heat range.

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Re: Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

08 Jun 2013 11:40 - 08 Jun 2013 11:43
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Would follow factory spark plug recommendations as to heat range and gap.

FSM usually includes an explanation, such as the following example --


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Re: Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

08 Jun 2013 12:31
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Ok thanks guys I'll stick with normal and .032 on the gap, and Baldy from day one I've loved your 650 was terrible news about the wreck.
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.

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Re: Modified Kz650 need cooler plugs ?

08 Jun 2013 14:56
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Thanks and FYI I have it up and running again. Finished it earlier this year.

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