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Spark plugs

31 May 2022 06:41
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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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Re: Spark plugs

31 May 2022 07:44
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What is going on with the plugs? Are the electrodes melting? Oil fouled? Fuel fouled?
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Re: Spark plugs

31 May 2022 07:50
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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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Re: Spark plugs

31 May 2022 13:56
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Yes, try using ND W22ES-U plugs and I suspect the problem will be gone.  Ed
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Re: Spark plugs

01 Jun 2022 06:54
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They are a little bit on the rich side but not excessively 
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Re: Spark plugs

01 Jun 2022 06:59
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Thanks for the info I will try them and see how it goes 
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Re: Spark plugs

01 Jun 2022 19:29
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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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Re: Spark plugs

04 Jun 2022 22:09
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I will take a picture of the plugs in morning 
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Re: Spark plugs

07 Jun 2022 06:12
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This is number one and four plugs  just waiting for the ND plugs to arrive 
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Re: Spark plugs

07 Jun 2022 06:13
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Number four 
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Re: Spark plugs

07 Jun 2022 07:15
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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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Re: Spark plugs

07 Jun 2022 09:10
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