Author Topic: What spark plugs do you use? (Read 4196 times)

reknelb · « **on:** April 14, 2005, 10:39:47 AM »

Like a dummy, I went to the auto parts store and didnt write down which plugs I needed. I asked the guy if he had a cross reference book for motorcycles. He's says yes and looks up my bike ('90 kx5), sells me 3 br9es plugs. Never even looked to see if they were the right plugs. That was over a month ago. I only noticed today when I was making some jet changes to try out (for when my new intake boot arrives). The plug I had in was a b8eg. Totally different. Non resistor, different heat range, smaller electrode.

You guys ever mess around with plugs or do you all use the recommended stocker?

reknelb · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2005, 11:01:20 AM »

Anyone know if the stock plug cap has a resistor in it? The 9 is a little colder heat range, and the g is for racing as opposed to the s for standard electrode.

2002KX500 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2005, 11:42:42 AM »

BR8EIX here(2002 KX). Never had any problems with the NGK line.
Looks like you can use the same or a B8EGV or B8EG. You can go to NGK's website to confirm your application.

Good luck.
Kevin

KXcam22 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2005, 02:51:53 AM »

I run a cheap BPR8ES. The P is a protruded nose. Read about using the P type since they run cleaner. Been my exclusive plug for the last 10 years. Have had very good luck - they last a whole season. I get then at the autoparts store. Haven't tried the BR8EIX, there are many who swear by them. Cam.

reknelb · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2005, 03:08:27 AM »

I used to use the projected nose in my cr250. The projected nose should actually bump the compression up a tiny bit , no? Takes up more space in the combustion chamber

I have a bunch of b8es plugs I can run. I'll try the br9es plugs if it ever gets over 80 degrees here this summer.

ebers17 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2005, 11:33:46 AM »

I use regular good ol' br8es or b8es, whatevers in my tool pouch at the time. I've never had that many problems. Seth

Timbowe · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2005, 03:29:55 PM »

8EIX in mine. Used to run them the two hundred. Trouble free and just a tad crisper.

hughes · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:29:15 AM »

I run BR8ES in my 87 500. Which is the standard plug for my year. I picked up some plugs at the auto part store that cross ref. to a Denso plug w24esr-u. Ran one for about 5 hours this sat. ran great. Cost $1.78 each.

Rick · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2005, 08:07:50 AM »

BR8EVX used to be my plug of choice. Unfortunately, NGK stopped making this plug, so I bought all of them I could find. I install a new plug for every race, as entries fees are way to high to end up performing poorly because of a fouled plug. Now that I am at the end of my supply, I will be switching to the BR8EIX.

As a note, I give my used plugs away to folks who foul their plugs while trail riding.

Rick

Jes_KX5 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2005, 03:32:57 PM »

I use a NGK BR8ES. Costs under $2 and I have used the same one for two seasons of riding with no replacement.

Author Topic: What spark plugs do you use? (Read 4196 times)

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