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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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yes you'll need to check your plugs if you have no other paperwork showing anything done by the dealer. You'll want a nice "copper/tannish" color.

White - to lean
Black/Sooty - to rich

It's a good idea to check your plugs every now and then anyway, just as cheap insurance. It's not like it's a difficult maintenance item.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Sorry it took so long to get this pic posted. Been busy with the holidays and on top of that my gf wrecked her car on X-Mas eve...Anyway, both plugs look about the same. IMO they appear to be in good shape. I will probably replace them this winter anyway - just because I can. I am still baffled by this "sound" though.

 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Plugs look normal to me for a fuel injected bike.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Meelocheck
Sorry it took so long to get this pic posted. Been busy with the holidays and on top of that my gf wrecked her car on X-Mas eve...Anyway, both plugs look about the same. IMO they appear to be in good shape. I will probably replace them this winter anyway - just because I can. I am still baffled by this "sound" though.

How long have those plugs been in there? Looks like a lot of miles judging by the center electrode's rounded edges. Put some new ones in there.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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sounds like pinging to me...also check to make sure the rubber plug is not missing on the intake and look for intake leaks....
 
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