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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Default spark plug ?
In the manual it states plug gap from 0.038-0.043...
Should both plugs be same gap or would one be better higher/lower than the other?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Gap both at .040
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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What you feel about using the stock ones or using the screaming eagle ones on a stock 09 ultra?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Stock 6R12's are fine.
 
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I always gap mine in the middle of the range .038 - .043 = .040 Gap both them the same. I've noticed no difference running SE plugs, I wouldnt spend any extra on them
 
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Marketing 101, make them think its something more than it is and charge more for it. It costs more so it must be better, right?
 
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Marketing 101, make them think its something more than it is and charge more for it. It costs more so it must be better, right?
That only applies to hookers
 
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Kewl, thanks guys. Back to adjusting clutch pak and fresh fluid...think she was just barley dragging enough to burn up the fluid, insane foul odor...
 
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I always figured that sparkplugs are one of the few things, HD branded, that are a good value. SE plugs are just snake oil for the MoCo to peddle.
 
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