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plugs & plug wires? really add up to 6 horses?

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Old 02-08-2009, 03:23 PM
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Default plugs & plug wires? really add up to 6 horses?
I just got a set of high end plug wires. they say that they can add 2 to 6 horses. I dont have them yet. also I have heard that I can get some extra power by stepping up to irridium spark plugs. But I have heard guys go ballistic over they whole thing saying that pugs and wires wont do anything.

I kind of find it hard to believe that they add 6 horses, a set of slip ons wont add 6 horses.
 
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I watched an episode of Horse Power TV Where they tested spark plugs to verify their claims. They did see differences in different plugs but I don't remember specifics. 6hp is a pretty lofty number for a bike that is just under 70hp stock. Thats damn near a 10% gain.
 
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If it was true I would have already installed.
 
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Black paint adds 6 HP...
 
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Black paint adds 6 HP...
I'm hip.
 
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I just noticed your screen name...Tackleberry.... I love it. From Police Academy right?
 
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Originally Posted by devils haircut
Black paint adds 6 HP...
Pewter Too!
 
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I think you will see a gain only if your plugs and wires are already bad.
 
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Originally Posted by devils haircut
Black paint adds 6 HP...
Only if it's vivid black...the sheen also cuts through the wind better. Denim creates drag.
 
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Only if it's vivid black...the sheen also cuts through the wind better. Denim creates drag.
The extra weight of the clearcoat negates that factor.
 
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