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Fnatic
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PostPosted: 14:27 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Spark Plug - Same Part Number, Different Plug? [Resolved] Reply with quote
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Bought the same spark plug but the bit where the HT lead goes over is different.

Help?

Was I meant to ask for a different type?

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PostPosted: 14:30 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The nipple screws off, grab it with a pair of pliers.

Can anyone explain the benefit of using a plug with a resistor (I.E a BR8ES instead of a B8ES) same with red and black plug caps.
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
unscrew the silver bit on the top.

The little O ring around the threads compresses when you put the plug in.

And next time you take a photo of a part, try on a plain background rather than a fast bikes magazine...
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
My desk is filthy so I thought I'd cover it up Very Happy

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Still better to ask Smile

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PostPosted: 14:37 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
truslack wrote:
Can anyone explain the benefit of using a plug with a resistor (I.E a BR8ES instead of a B8ES) same with red and black plug caps.


Depends on if it is a resistor plug cap and whether you care about interference.

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PostPosted: 14:42 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also... I have a spare BR9EIX. Will I gain any benefit from using this over a BR8ES?

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PostPosted: 14:45 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fnatic wrote:
Also... I have a spare BR9EIX. Will I gain any benefit from using this over a BR8ES?

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If I remember correctly, the R shows whether it has a resistor or not, and the 9 is the heat at which it burns. I was told 8 is the best for RS50 engines.

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here you go:
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PostPosted: 14:47 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fnatic wrote:


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PostPosted: 16:03 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Finglonga wrote:
Fnatic wrote:


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So you should! Mr. Green


I'd rather ask than go back to the bike shop and say can you change this Very Happy They already hate me as I got so much work done on my Sachs. Cool
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PostPosted: 16:12 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
truslack wrote:
Can anyone explain the benefit of using a plug with a resistor (I.E a BR8ES instead of a B8ES) same with red and black plug caps.


Depends on if it is a resistor plug cap and whether you care about interference.

All the best

Keith


Changed the plug caps on a TZ750 and i stopped sparking with the red caps on (obviously with the corresponding nipples)

Any reason why? Confused
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PostPosted: 16:21 - 26 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Some ignition systems can be prone to being fried from swapping from one type to another. Hope on a TZ you haven't done that.

Beyond that no other ideas.

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PostPosted: 18:08 - 27 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
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Some ignition systems can be prone to being fried from swapping from one type to another. Hope on a TZ you haven't done that.

Beyond that no other ideas.

All the best

Keith


We swapped them back as soon as we realised the mistake, Been fine Smile
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