10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement??

Harley Davidson Forum

Sponsors

Harley Davidson History

10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement??

Printable Version

Harley Davidson Forums >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection >> 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement??

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/17/2008 7:53:20 PM

cwalms

Posts: 209
Joined: 3/12/2007
Status: offline

Well I'm getting close to having my 10K service and I noticed that part of this service includes changing the spark plugs. So, I was wondering should I stay with the stock plugs and wires or change them to another type? If another type, what does everyone recommend? I heard some people mention a lower temp plug and I've also heard it's not a good idea to change the sytle plugs. Any help, as always, will be greatly appreciated. Also, for a little info on the bike: Stage 1 AC, 3" Slip-on's, and dyno tuned.

Thanks,
Chris

_____________________________

2007 FXDL
SE AC
SERT
KhromeWerks 3" Slip-on's

Post #: 1

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 5:21:09 AM

Uncle Scrooge

Posts: 842
Joined: 2/4/2007
From: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Status: offline

Give a thought to using your present plugs another 5-10k. If they show no signs of deterioration go with them a while longer. I've never had any problems doing it this way.

_____________________________

06 ElectraGlide Classic

My hero!

(in reply to cwalms)

Post #: 2

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 8:28:28 AM

SK8ROD

Posts: 446
Joined: 3/20/2008
Status: offline

i went with SE triple plat, basically a Splitfire re-branded. they work great, also went with Taylor leads at the same time. I checked the plugs after 2.5k and they were as new, no deposits at all, nothing, nada, zip

_____________________________

(in reply to Uncle Scrooge)

Post #: 3

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 8:54:59 AM

SilverSpark

Posts: 14
Joined: 2/29/2008
Status: offline

Needed to check my [2007 dyna] service manual, couldn't remember plug requirements at 10k. Says inspect at 1k 5k --- 15k 25k, replace at 20k. Plugs looked fine on my LR at 10k.

(in reply to SK8ROD)

Post #: 4

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 10:14:09 AM

cwalms

Posts: 209
Joined: 3/12/2007
Status: offline

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the responses.

(in reply to SilverSpark)

Post #: 5

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 2:10:18 PM

TickTock

Posts: 631
Joined: 2/2/2007
Status: offline

You spend 18 grand for a bike, what is another 5 bucks for some new plugs?

(in reply to cwalms)

Post #: 6

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 6:46:54 PM

cwalms

Posts: 209
Joined: 3/12/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: TickTock

You spend 18 grand for a bike, what is another 5 bucks for some new plugs?

I'm with you. I'm not asking should I change the plugs, but what plugs should I get.

(in reply to TickTock)

Post #: 7

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/18/2008 9:23:29 PM

Steelknee57

Posts: 123
Joined: 10/26/2007
Status: offline

I think that you are good to go with the stock Harley plugs.....

(in reply to cwalms)

Post #: 8

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/19/2008 1:49:51 AM

TickTock

Posts: 631
Joined: 2/2/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: cwalms

quote:

ORIGINAL: TickTock

You spend 18 grand for a bike, what is another 5 bucks for some new plugs?

I'm with you. I'm not asking should I change the plugs, but what plugs should I get.

Sorry, I was referring to the go another 10k on the ones you had. I would think that the stock ones would also be the type to use as well going forward.

(in reply to cwalms)

Post #: 9

RE: 10K Service & Spark Plug Replacement?? - 5/19/2008 10:35:11 AM

cwalms

Posts: 209
Joined: 3/12/2007
Status: offline

Thanks guys. I think stock is the way Im going to go. One other question, though, if I bought the platinum tip plugs is there any benefit other than longer plug life?

(in reply to TickTock)

Post #: 10

Page: [1]

Harley Davidson >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection

Jump to:

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds

Featured Sponsors

Advertising Info

New Vendors
Warehouse Direc
Baker Drive Train
Haulen Ass
Pickard USA
Harley Goodies
Pickard USA
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
Brain Bucket Magazine
HDForums.com Sponsors
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology

HDForums.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by Harley Davidson, Inc.