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Jan 31, 2011 | 01:54 PM

#11

Fridge

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From: Bristol, England.

I check them at every service and replace them at 10k intervals.

Jan 31, 2011 | 02:03 PM

#12

carlgrover

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From: Decatur, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevil

I change 'em every 5000 miles, whether they need it or not. And at the start of riding season. They're cheap enough and good for peace of mind.

thats what I do. Heck, a set of plugs is less than $5.

Jan 31, 2011 | 02:13 PM

#13

JayStronghawk

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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)

Every 5K, once in a while every 10K (when forgot to buy them for 5K service ..)

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:11 PM

#14

harleydavis

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From: Broomfield, CO

I change mine every 10k when I'm doing my service.

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:13 PM

#15

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

i usually go for once a year.

autolites, 4164. can catch them on sale at one of the auto stores for a little over a buck each.

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:22 PM

#16

lh4x4

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From: Illinois

I did the 2010 Ultra at 10K and was surprised at how bad they were. I will now go every 5K.

Last edited by lh4x4; Jan 31, 2011 at 11:32 PM.

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:45 PM

#17

roadking2000

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I to change mine every spring and they last me the riding season. They usually look just fine when I pull them, but they are cheap enough that I don't worry about it to much.

Jan 31, 2011 | 06:06 PM

#18

snakeinthegrass

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From: NW Louisiana

Every Spring. I run V&H Short Shots without baffles, stock AC. No tuner. They always show a shade off of white. Probably a tad lean but I have 42,000 miles on the Deuce and no sign of any problems.

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