Harley Davidson Forums

General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

Spark Plugs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:07 PM
Share
  #1  
MarlinSpike's Avatar
MarlinSpike
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Veteran: Coast Guard
Community Builder
Liked
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 1,498
From: Black Hills of SD
Default Spark Plugs
Just curious where you guys buy your - Spark Plugs? I saw Walmart has Autolite plugs for my bike and some NGK.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:11 PM
Share
  #2  
Rounders's Avatar
Rounders
Seasoned HDF Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 18,536
Likes: 3,745
From: backwoods
Default
Ive paid alot at dealer,cause I am there. Got the champions off Amazon.

Every now and then wonder about a fancy one for starting,though I tell myself not worth it
 
Last edited by Rounders; Apr 25, 2023 at 04:13 PM.
Reply
0
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 04:12 PM
Share
  #3  
Notgrownup's Avatar
Notgrownup
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,744
Likes: 9,259
From: Snow Hill, NC
Default
I like the double iridium not because of performance but they last a long time.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 05:34 PM
Share
  #4  
rideonva's Avatar
rideonva
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 2,118
From: NoVA
Default
Originally Posted by Notgrownup
I like the double iridium not because of performance but they last a long time.
Interesting, spark plugs are part of ion knock sensing on Harleys, right ? Is using other brands require a different tune ?
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 07:25 PM
Share
  #5  
Notgrownup's Avatar
Notgrownup
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,744
Likes: 9,259
From: Snow Hill, NC
Default
Originally Posted by rideonva
Interesting, spark plugs are part of ion knock sensing on Harleys, right ? Is using other brands require a different tune ?
Now that’s way above my pay grade
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 07:35 PM
Share
  #6  
F150HD's Avatar
F150HD
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 4,817
Likes: 1,320
From: Good roads, cold beer
Default
oem
 
Reply
1
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 08:19 PM
Share
  #7  
rideonva's Avatar
rideonva
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 2,118
From: NoVA
Default
Originally Posted by Notgrownup
Now that’s way above my pay grade
Found this explanation of how it works. Technically I can see where different brands might affect the process.
 
Last edited by rideonva; Oct 22, 2024 at 06:52 PM.
Reply
1

Trending Topics

Old Apr 25, 2023 | 08:30 PM
Share
  #8  
Brsblls's Avatar
Brsblls
Road Master
Veteran: Army
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 753
Likes: 460
From: Raleigh, NC area
Default
I buy mine at the dealer. It's not that much difference in price.
 
Reply
2
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 09:13 PM
Share
  #9  
NorthWestern's Avatar
NorthWestern
Club Member
10 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 11,620
Likes: 8,447
From: Inland NW
Riders Club Member
Default
Beware the imposter NGK Iridium plugs on Amazon. it's a thing, sadly.
 
Reply
5
Old Apr 25, 2023 | 09:20 PM
Share
  #10  
MotoJockey's Avatar
MotoJockey
Grand HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 4,686
Likes: 3,984
From: Near Yosemite
Default
Originally Posted by NorthWestern
Beware the imposter NGK Iridium plugs on Amazon. it's a thing, sadly.
That almost sounds like one of those, "Ask me how I know", stories.........
 
Reply
1



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:07 PM.

story-0
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-6
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-7
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-8
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE