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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Anyone know the plug gap for a 96 883? It's for a friends bike, and I have no manual.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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I think that all the EVO sportsters plugs are gapped at around 38 to 42
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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They recommend 38 to 43, but I normally take the 'middle road' and set them around 40...

But I've seen them come out of good running bikes (when it was time for a plug change) gapped anywhere from 35 to almost 50. LoL.....

The EVO engines don't seem to be that picky.....
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks guys! I'll aim for 40
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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The EVO engines don't seem to be that picky.....
ROFL. I don't know why but that struck me as funny.
 
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