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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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Took her out last nite had to turn around, running real rough, Dropped the plugs and they werecoated black. I washed it but have not started it in 3 weeks (bad weather).
06 bob V&h S/E ac & powercommander.
I'll change the plugs today, whats it mean when your plugs are black?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Took her out last nite had to turn around, running real rough, Dropped the plugs and they werecoated black. I washed it but have not started it in 3 weeks (bad weather).
06 bob V&h S/E ac & powercommander.
I'll change the plugs today, whats it mean when your plugs are black?
Black would typically indicate its running rich. Can you post a close up pic of the plugs? Were they dry of oil fouled?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/Sp...s_catalog.html

This link might help you with your diagnosis...
 
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thet were dry, almost like a powder coating.
 
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i realize it's been a while since it was washed but check your connections to your power comm. for water intrusion and corrosion on the pins, seen this a few times on this board. may also want to check your sparkplug connections and coil connections, may want to apply some dielectric grease on your coil and plug connecters, just a thought. good luck and ride safe.
 
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Yep, running too rich................. Better than running too lean.
Do what SSE8 said, and maybe consider a leaner map setup.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Make sure to change you oil if it turns out they were fouled by too much gas. Otherwise you will end up with oil fouled plugs and worn bearings.
 
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