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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Well they are electrical, so guess this is the place. Manual lists gap .038 to .043 for the 88. Why such a range & what do you all find is the best for a touring bike?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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All the settings and recomendations I've seen has been .40 thats what i've always set mine at and haven't had any trouble
 
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I have been using .40 with no issues. I change the plugs every 5000 miles and the gap is still .40 when I pull them out.
 
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