Will a good motorbike spark plug improve performance?
Improve engine performance. A spark plug produces a sufficient amount of spark to burn the air-fuel mixture in the combustion system. Using a new and correctly gapped spark plug ensures that you prevent early ignitions or skipped firing, which can damage the engine.
What kind of plug does a Kawasaki spark plug use?
Kawasaki Spark Plug Fitment Chart Manufacturer Model Standard Plug Iridium Plug KAWASAKI AE 50 NGK B6ES (-82) NGK B8ES (83-) KAWASAKI AE 80 NGK BP7ES NGK BPR7EIX KAWASAKI AR 50 NGK B8ES (-92) NGK BR8ES (93-) KAWASAKI AR 80 NGK BP7ES (81-82) NGK BPR8ES (83-)
What happens to the spark plug when the engine is running lean?
If the engine is running lean then the spark plug has a grey colour but you’ll probably see some black deposits on there too. If the engine is running dangerously lean the whole plug tip will be grey or white. If the temperature is over 850-degrees, pre-ignition may occur.
What kind of spark plugs do I Need?
The image of the spark plugs above shows four common conditions that you’ll find your spark plugs in. From left to right the plugs are Normal, Rich, Lean and Very Lean. Full descriptions below. Before you throw your old spark plug in the bin, check them to get an understanding of how well your engine is running.
How long do spark plugs last on a motorcycle?
Motorcycle spark plugs usually last around 16,000 miles, or at least this is when most manufacturer service schedules recommend you change them. That’s typically once every other major service. However if you use Iridium spark plugs they will last a lot longer, usually well over 30,000 miles.
If the engine is running lean then the spark plug has a grey colour but you’ll probably see some black deposits on there too. If the engine is running dangerously lean the whole plug tip will be grey or white. If the temperature is over 850-degrees, pre-ignition may occur.
The image of the spark plugs above shows four common conditions that you’ll find your spark plugs in. From left to right the plugs are Normal, Rich, Lean and Very Lean. Full descriptions below. Before you throw your old spark plug in the bin, check them to get an understanding of how well your engine is running.
Why does my spark plug keep fouling up?
There are many different causes of spark plug fouling. If the plug has oil on it, then it’s oiling up and may not work efficiently, potentially causing a misfire or stuttering under hard acceleration. If it’s just dark or black the bike could be running too rich.