Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

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Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

20 Apr 2014 22:08
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Is the standard spark plug OK to run with a header-equipped MKII? Stock airbox / no engine mods.

What is the plug of choice for forum members?

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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

21 Apr 2014 02:15
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300kph wrote: Is the standard spark plug OK to run with a header-equipped MKII? Stock airbox / no engine mods.

What is the plug of choice for forum members?

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Would continue using the standard plugs, NGKB8ES.

The FSM also says ND W24ES-U (presumably equivalent).

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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

21 Apr 2014 04:40
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+1
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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

21 Apr 2014 07:54
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ngk b8es is all i have ever used on a kz1000.

or banshee for that matter :laugh: !

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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

22 Apr 2014 10:03
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...Spark plugs are like tea leaves. :)

...You just have to know how to read them. ;)

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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

22 Apr 2014 11:18
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One of my most prized possessions is my vintage Champion Spark Plug reading tool.

Reading a plug tells you everything. If you know what you are looking for.


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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

22 Apr 2014 16:36
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Chad Knaus wish he was 1/2 as good as the real cat in the hat.
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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

22 Apr 2014 17:02
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zukdave wrote: Chad Knaus wish he was 1/2 as good as the real cat in the hat.

......He's gettin' there, Dave. He's gettin' there. ;)
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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

22 Apr 2014 17:42
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zukdave wrote: Chad Knaus wish he was 1/2 as good as the real cat in the hat.

The grey area ain't near as big as it used to be. Too bad!!!!!!
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Re: Spark plug of choice for MKII w/ Kerker?

24 Apr 2014 19:52
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+1 for my hero in the hat photo.

My Z1a , and just about every other air cooled bike I have ever worked on (thousands) has run BETTER and been easier to tune with ND plugs
I don't know why , but other mechanics have said the same thing.

The W24es-U has a new part # now a days.
Check with ND online I guess.

Mike
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