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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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is anyone running sparkplugs other than the stock harley davidson plugs? if so what brand?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Yups, I have always liked NGK plugs, so that's what I'm running on my 88".
NGK DCPR7E. found em at the NAPA auto parts store for three or four bucks a piece.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Standard factory units work as well as any. Having said that, I run Denso Iridiums. Hey, I like exotics, especially women.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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I like AC Platinum plugs, Have used them for years.
 
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NGK Iridiums. Bike runs great.
 
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Champion RA8HC and Autolite 4164 along with stock, no differences between any of them, verified on dyno as well, and the anti knock worked on all 3 types
 
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Champions here too on my 09 Roadking. Cheap enough to change
once a year and work fine.

Giddy up!
 
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I've been running the E3's for the last 20000 miles. Seems like a little better fuel mileage ( about a mile or more per gallon and a little better seat of pants throttle response) and i don't have to worry about gapping them right.
 
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I run Autolite's 4265 in my Evo. Best so far, 10k every time. I don't know why Ford plugs work so well in this Evo.

By the way this 25 yo bike has seen HD, Champs, SE, SplitFire, Denso, NGK, ect. Autolites worked the best.
 
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You need to be careful switching up plugs and wires, they're crucial to the ion knock retard system. If the impedance is off, the system won't function properly.
 
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