I've already searched the forum and can't really find a solid answer

It's getting time to change my spark plugs, and i'm having trouble finding which ones to run

I don't mind price but which ones preform the best for a sporty motor?
Which ones are you guys running?
and this is a carbed bike too it that means anything

also are the spark plug wires something you change too?
any opinions and advice? thanks, you guys are great!

 

I get mine at the dealer...I like the SE wires, the plugs are Champion made, I just get them there for convenience sake plus I know they're right. There are many other ways to go just depends on what you like. I will say that the SE wires don't fit as nice in the holders since they're 8mm but no biggie. Also make sure in case you don't know (like I didn't) that the Sporty coil is marked front and rear. Big twins aren't like this unless it's a dual fire coil. Fortunately I noticed it before I started it.

 

thanks man that sounds good! whats the price of the whole package?
ive never bought spark plugs or wire for my bike, but im at 20K so i need to get that stuff changed

 

The stock plugs are Champion RA8HC which are <$2.00 at any auto parts store. An equivalent NGK plug is a DCPR7E. Gap the plugs at .040".

 

wow thats a good deal...i thought they would be $10 a pop
how do you gap the plugs at .40"? im new to the whole spark plug deal

 

I think I paid about $32 for the plugs and wires. They are gapped out of the box but you should check them. If you don't have a plug gap tool pick one up at a parts store.
The manual factory manual has detailed instructions on how to check and change the gap if needed. If you don't have a manual that should be your first purchase after the bike.

 

Just got the plugs so thanks guys!! the wire will have to wait until pay day
and the plugs came gapped correctly but i still need to buy the tool

 

Why are you replacing wires anyway? Are they leaking when wet or something?

 

thats a good question von zipper! lol actually i thought thats something you need to replace...is it not?

 

or do you replace the caps? can you even REPLACE the cap?? or is it just one thing