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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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Gonna replace the plugs, it has H/D 6R12 should i use the same or something else?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 02:56 PM
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I use stock.

late models use the plugs and wires for ion sense function.

"performance" replacements may cause driveability issues- some riders have had trouble with screamin eagle stuff as well.

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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cpita
Gonna replace the plugs, it has H/D 6R12 should i use the same or something else?
My dynotuner likes the NGK plug so I went with his rec on it....bike runs fine.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Stock OEM's, did I say stock OEM'S. I meant to say Stock OEM's. You have my opinion.
 
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I ran Autolite 4164's forever. ($2.29.) Last buy they were out so I took the NGK equilavent. 15,000 miles later I believe that the NGK's are really holding up better than the Autolites I used to use.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Stock OEM's, did I say stock OEM'S. I meant to say Stock OEM's. You have my opinion.
Yeah I know..but wouldn't it be better to use Stock OEM's??
 
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Stick with the good old fashioned stock ones.
 
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6R12. As said before. Other "performance" plugs may be more trouble than they are worth.
Just saying.
 
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Pulstar= totally bad ***. Starts better, better mpg and felt power. Ping is gone. aaaviva la snake oil !! Does cause drought though because it has not rained since I put em in the motor.
 
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I had Scamin Eagle plugs and wires installed when I had my cam work done. Have had no issues or problems and it's been well over a year and a half since... Son-of-a-Witch... I just jinxed myself didn't I
 
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