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How do you regap a Iridium Spark plug?

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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by coolerman69
I've been told by more than one wrench not to use those plugs.
Iridiums are fine imho. Have used them in past bikes and current. Not really sure there is any performance difference except lasting longer. Probably go back to standard Autolite or NGK.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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I've been told by more than one wrench not to use those plugs.
Did they give you a valid reason why other than cost more?
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nvsteve
Use a side gap tool that does not contact the electrode.
Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by RollaMo
Out of all the responses to this thread, this is the actual answer to the question being asked.
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Originally Posted by JayStronghawk
Side gap tool and Feeler Gauge Most iridiums come with around a .035 Gap so is easy to expand a little with a Feeler .. be gentle and take your time they are too damn expensive to screw it up
Thanks much!
I've found a place to buy two (2) of the Denso Iridium Power IXU22 Spark Plugs for $17 (shipping included), so I think I can afford them.
The reason I ask, because as I have mentioned in the previous post; after 12k of riding my new bike (2010 FLHTK), I have found out that that plugs have been out off spec since the first day.
During the process of re-gapping the plugs, I am not very comfortable with the way I've done (pry with a screw driver), so I better ask.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Get cha either one of these you have a better feel adjusting the gap than using pliers. JMHO.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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Get cha either one of these you have a better feel adjusting the gap than using pliers. JMHO.
I've never used this kind of tool before, where are they sold at?
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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I've always been told Iridium's come pre-gapped.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 04:11 AM
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I've never used this kind of tool before, where are they sold at?
i picked mine up at sears. cant remember how much but it was pretty inexpensive less than $10 i am sure.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by karbar99
I've always been told Iridium's come pre-gapped.
Measure it up! Why do you let people tell you what it is.
Who does suspect that the gap of the OEM plugs from HD are out of spec. as I have encountered?

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i picked mine up at sears. cant remember how much but it was pretty inexpensive less than $10 i am sure.
I'll look for one of these.
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Measure it up! Why do you let people tell you what it is. Who does suspect that the gap of the OEM plugs from HD are out of spec. as I have encountered?


I'll look for one of these.
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Who cares really what I've been told...I don't use them anyways, the Iridium's that is!

As far as the HD's, I've alway's pre-adjusted mine before installing.
 
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Old May 6, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by karbar99
Who cares really what I've been told...I don't use them anyways, the Iridium's that is!

As far as the HD's, I've alway's pre-adjusted mine before installing.
That's sound better.
You are the one who has said it!
 
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