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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Is there a better performing spark plug for the TC88 than the H-D Standard, gold or platinum?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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My parts guy at the HD dealer said they to just use the HD plugs...he claims the Harley performance plugs are a waste of money .
 
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I just stumbled across the information about spark plugs in the tips section.&nbsp\\; Gotta stay with the H-D plugs.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I switched to the gold plugs. It did seem to start quicker but it seems it takes a bit longer to warm up and ride smoother than the standards. Heck it may just be me.
 
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iridium's seemed to fix my carb burp.&nbsp\\; also seems to get a few more MPG???? I've only been using them for a couple of&nbsp\\; weeks.
 
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The ION system on the bike is setup based upon the resistance of the plug from H-D.&nbsp\\; The Denzon plug may be a different resistance and will mess up the anti knock control.
 
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