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how clean spark plugs?

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Need to do plug chops on my bike, that means cleaning my spark plugs. My dad always said use sand paper/wire brush, and wd-40.. but that wa for our lawn mower. Suzie is a little pickier. Any advice? Thanks.
 
A much wiser man than I, who has been doing these motors for way longer than me, told me once those electrodes are glazed with gas, they'll never come truely clean. Dunno if thats true or not, but the guy knows his stuff and doesnt usually talk about stuff he DOESNT know. So i tend to trust him. Besides, whats a set of plugs cost?? 10 bucks? If you need to do more than three or four chops for one area or two, you're probably too far from needing to do chops..
 
I use a handy device called a Visa debit card to purchase fresh and clean new plugs from the local Advance or Napa auto parts store.

For a buck eighty nine each, cleaning plugs ain't worth the time it takes.
 
bwringer said:
I use a handy device called a Visa debit card to purchase fresh and clean new plugs from the local Advance or Napa auto parts store.

For a buck eighty nine each, cleaning plugs ain't worth the time it takes.
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Been waiting for that response:D
 
I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.
 
koolaid_kid said:
I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.
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George you're going to convince me that I need to put this set up together... After that, you'll have to convince ROSE that I need to put this set up together... ;):D
 
I had a buddy who had a stock car running methanol and an old accel dual point distributor. He was constantly changing plugs and points. Funny thing was he would never throw away the old ones, he had a box full of the old parts! Not sure what the reasoniong was.
I agree if you are close enough to right to be doing chops buy a few sets of plugs and change each time. Keep the old ones and you should never have to buy plugs again for that engine. The used ones are fine for a tune up down the road.
 
TheCafeKid said:
George you're going to convince me that I need to put this set up together... After that, you'll have to convince ROSE that I need to put this set up together... ;):D
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Actually, I work cheap for friends (dinner, drinks, etc.). I am currently swamped with the GPz, but when I get it on the road, we can talk. I can show you the ropes, and you can decide whether or not it is worth it for you.
 
kinnet said:
That is an air/fuel ratio monitor, yes?
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Right you are, madam. Used the world over by serious hot rodders and tuners.
I've even used it on Brian's Toyota (along with my data collection laptop) to figure out that his fuel injectors were faulty.
The nice thing about the one I use is that it is portable, so I can use it on multiple vehicles, both 2 wheeled and 4.
 
koolaid_kid said:
I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.
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I was looking at Innovate's LM-1. Seriously considering it, along with their AuxBox. I've always wanted a nice data logging set-up, but never could afford it when I was into cars. What sorta gear are you using?
 
koolaid_kid said:
Do you really think you are making her? ;)
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One of these weekends, you, and maybe Brett if he wants to ride out, should come out for dinner, and drinks.. No dancing. I dont dance. Unless there are A LOT of drinks... and show me the workings of this fancy gadget of yours.. Would save me a lot of time... 3 bikes in the garage, constantly tinkering on another one of someones, makes for a lot of plugchops..
 
I just bought plugs two days ago. I only took two test runs, while trying to determine the correct needle shim setting. There are no more than probably 3-5 miles on them, if that.

I really doubt I need to buy new ones, and at $2.89 a piece, I'd rather not spend the 12$.
 
Turtleface said:
I was looking at Innovate's LM-1. Seriously considering it, along with their AuxBox. I've always wanted a nice data logging set-up, but never could afford it when I was into cars. What sorta gear are you using?
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The aux box is nice, although a bit pricey. The LM-1 is a good, solid piece, with time-proven quality.
I mainly tune and analyze cars, specifically f-bodies (Camaros and Firebirds). For OBDII cars and trucks, I use Autotap. Very good basic package, allows me to analyze, read and reset fault codes for pretty much any OBDII vehicle. For OBDI f-bodies, I use DataMaster and VEMaster. OBDI was very loosely defined, so I can't work on other makes. You can purchase really expensive gear that will work with everything, but I never saw the need.
 
Demonthrall said:
I just bought plugs two days ago. I only took two test runs, while trying to determine the correct needle shim setting. There are no more than probably 3-5 miles on them, if that.

I really doubt I need to buy new ones, and at $2.89 a piece, I'd rather not spend the 12$.
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Where are you buying them? Thats a buck more than I pay at Autozone or Advanced.
 
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