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Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« on: April 24, 2011, 06:51:40 AM »
Just read about these new spark plugs.

If they caused a more efficient burn would they be ok for these old engines?

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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2011, 11:00:12 AM »
Dunno, sounds like you would have to have a pretty sizeable power source to properly power them.
 
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 12:16:25 PM »
Also, you may blow your head off reading a plug chop.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 12:49:19 PM »
Dont see why not. I would trust NGK.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 04:30:45 PM »
After working a Honda parts counter, I can say that I've seen "the latest and greatest" in spark plugs before, and nothing seems to work better the the stock NGK plugs.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2011, 04:58:23 PM »
Quote from: Industrial-sized Dukiedook on April 24, 2011, 11:00:12 AM
Dunno, sounds like you would have to have a pretty sizeable power source to properly power them.

A lot less power apparently, fibre optic technology is used . Also, {after reading a bit about these}, they are able to split the lazer up to send it too multiple places in the combustion chamber making for a more efficient burn of the fuel, resulting in more power and better fuel economy.....I will look a bit further into these.....
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2011, 05:29:35 PM »
Quote from: 333 on April 24, 2011, 04:30:45 PM
After working a Honda parts counter, I can say that I've seen "the latest and greatest" in spark plugs before, and nothing seems to work better the the stock NGK plugs.

Denso's, I have had a better experience with them than the NGK's.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2011, 07:11:23 PM »
Not much difference between stock NGKs and Densos.  I'm talking about Platinums, Splitfires and other exotics.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2011, 07:38:09 AM »
On ngk's website, I don't see anything other then copper and iridium for these bikes. Hopefully they add the laser but maybe it is just not cross listed yet.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2011, 07:48:54 AM »
I am using Champion on my 550.  Is there any noticable differance switching to NGK?
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2011, 05:47:34 PM »
Huge.  Champions are only good in Triumphs and lawnmowers.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2011, 06:39:27 PM »
Quote from: 333 on April 25, 2011, 05:47:34 PM
Huge.  Champions are only good in Triumphs and lawnmowers.

Scratch lawnmowers as well 333, my mower eats champions, switched to NGK and no problems.....
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2011, 07:54:45 PM »
What is better about the NGK?  I  don't know much about the brands.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2011, 06:47:26 AM »
I think it's just the metallurgy.  Champions just don't like Japanese machinery.  It might have something to do with Pearl Harbor.

My Honda lawnmowers obviously take the NGKs, but I've never experienced a constant issue of Champions failing in a B&S engine.
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2011, 01:46:09 PM »
I always stick with the stock plugs after a bad experience in a car I had.  I changed the stock plugs in a Mercury Tracer we had and installed a set of Bosch platinum ones.  When it was time to change them, one would not come out.  Turns out they are just a little longer than stock.  The carbon buildup on the thread kept it in place.  With a aluminum head you can't just twist them out without pulling the threads with them.  Never again.  Just my experience.   >:(
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Re: Would lazer spark plugs work in a SOHC bike?
« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2011, 04:56:40 PM »
I ordered a set of NGK D7EV plugs to replace the champions.  Thanks for the advice guys.
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