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Keir
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PostPosted: 08:53 - 26 Oct 2008    Post subject: cooler plugs? Reply with quote
Will running a cooler plug in a bike help if its running lean?

Reason for question.... My SV has a full system but standard jetting. having checked the plugs yesterday they we fairly white (indicating lean mixture?) so wondered if running a cooler plug would help? I know having it jetted to suit would be ideal but im being cheap. Wink
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PostPosted: 09:27 - 26 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Being cheap will cost you an engine. Plug temperature will not effect combustion temperature.
In fact a lean (hot) engine will need a hot plug to run but it will still melt your piston.
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PostPosted: 09:55 - 26 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Keir
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PostPosted: 15:13 - 26 Oct 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
1930 Ariel wrote:
Being cheap will cost you an engine. Plug temperature will not effect combustion temperature.
In fact a lean (hot) engine will need a hot plug to run but it will still melt your piston.


good answer and one that i will take on board! Thumbs Up
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