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31 May 2022 06:41 #867935 by Andyp62
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Hi all
With much help on here from you guys I got my 1978 z650 running ok, the only thing is it seems to be going through spark plugs like it thinks it’s a H2, it is a US import 650, 1978 with new coils and 5 ohm ngk suppressor caps and a new Boyer bransden micro digital system, the current plugs are ngk B8ES.
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1978 Z650 B2, US import to the UK

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31 May 2022 07:44 #867939 by TexasKZ
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What is going on with the plugs? Are the electrodes melting? Oil fouled? Fuel fouled?
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31 May 2022 07:50 #867942 by Warren3200gt
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In addition to TexasKZ's questions your using too cold plugs. You should be using b7es or better still denso w22es.
Kawasaki revised 650 recommended plugs from b8 to b7 as on road testing b8's were found to be too cool and kept fouling. (sound familiar?). 
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31 May 2022 13:56 #867953 by 650ed
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Yes, try using ND W22ES-U plugs and I suspect the problem will be gone.  Ed
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01 Jun 2022 06:54 #867974 by Andyp62
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They are a little bit on the rich side but not excessively 
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01 Jun 2022 06:59 #867975 by Andyp62
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Thanks for the info I will try them and see how it goes 
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01 Jun 2022 19:29 #868013 by linuxrob
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Post a pic of the plugs please, and also check the coil voltage, with the electronic ign it will need all the volts it can get. mine was loosing 1.8V by the time it went through all the wires so ran the coils from big wires via a relay. Mod on here

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1980 Z500 B2 owned from new 78260 miles
1980 Z500 B2 in bits since 1982 23000 miles
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04 Jun 2022 22:09 #868259 by Andyp62
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I will take a picture of the plugs in morning 
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07 Jun 2022 06:12 #868405 by Andyp62
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This is number one and four plugs  just waiting for the ND plugs to arrive 
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    07 Jun 2022 06:13 #868406 by Andyp62
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    Number four 
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    07 Jun 2022 07:15 #868407 by TexasKZ
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    If those plugs are dry, then the correct heat range may help. That could also be the result of weak spark or a very rich mixture.
    If they are wet, then I would suspect valve stem seals, or some other oil-related problem.
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    07 Jun 2022 09:10 #868417 by Mikaw
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