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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Do you really need to put anti-seize on spark plugs when you put new ones in...

I need to change them and cant find anti-seize anywhere here in germany... But my plugs are fouled and my bike is running like *****?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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I never have, but that is just me........
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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NOT CRITICAL..USE IT OR DONT.. BUT
U CAN USE WHITE LUBE TOO OR WHEEL BEARING GREASE IF U REALLY HAVE TOO
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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I thought you were suppose to use dielectric grease?? Don't think it really matters all that much as long as you don't torque them down too tight.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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thanks guys

 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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troutbum1971,try looking for CoppaSlip or Copper Ease in Europe
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Thanks!!!
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troutbum1971,try looking for CoppaSlip or Copper Ease in Europe
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Go to the local car shops, ask 'em what they use on engines w/aluminum heads. They have it, ya jest don't know what ta ask for - they'll letcha know.

It'll probably be sumthin' lahk fuhrerschnott or sumthin'.....
 
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What kind of plugs do you use?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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Go to the local car shops, ask 'em what they use on engines w/aluminum heads. They have it, ya jest don't know what ta ask for - they'll letcha know.

It'll probably be sumthin' lahk fuhrerschnott or sumthin'.....

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