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Spark plugs

Postby speedmachine » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:56 pm

Just some advice.

On what spark plugs to fit to my r1100s

also how much and where to get them for

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Postby julian » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:46 pm

I currentlty run the Bosch ones but have a set of Brisk that I'll be trying next.

I get mine from Darren at Motorworks.
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Postby winger » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:07 pm

Bosch FR6DP,i delved into the Brisk thing some time back,they have several centers that fit them in Holland!!! then i found out that there were two differnt specs depending on what you had done to your bike!!,and thought if it's that finer line,they can forget it.

Jason uses e'm,i think!!

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Postby julian » Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:02 pm

I'm looking at the Brisks now and they certainly look the part - think Frankenstein's Monster's neck electrodes.

On that basis plus the fact that the Czech for spark plugs is "Zapalovaci Svicka" they get the southern quiche eaters' vote.
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Postby winger » Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:19 pm

Just make sure you get the right one,there are two different plugs for the S(in the Brisk range),when i enquired through a Dutch source they wouldn't e'm to me without seeing the bike,started to think Malc BBP chip syndrome!!!

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Postby boxerpan » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:26 am

winger wrote:Just make sure you get the right one,there are two different plugs for the S(in the Brisk range),when i enquired through a Dutch source they wouldn't e'm to me without seeing the bike,started to think Malc BBP chip syndrome!!!

You sounding paranoid Mr C :D
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Postby winger » Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:06 pm

There's two ways to do things in life,the easy way is a lot less stressfull!!! engine wise at least.

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Postby julian » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:36 am

Adjusted valve clearances and fitted Brisk plugs. Certainly feels a lot smoother. Will report back further after adjusting throuttle bodies tonight.
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Postby RoLoo » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:59 am

...when I asked for the Brisks, the gave me a negative advice. On a stock bike : Ok, but with a aftermarket chip (I use a Laser) : don't do it !

...do you want a smoother engine : a good throttle balancing job, high octane fuel, chip, free flow exhaust, free flow filter, and what gave a BIG improvement in smoothness ; a bigger induct (I use such a CF one).
...all-in-all a 'bit' noisy, but smooooooth...! (especially in the 5000+ RPM range)
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Postby julian » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:58 pm

[quote="RoLoo...... but with a aftermarket chip (I use a Laser) : don't do it ! ... good throttle balancing job, high octane fuel, chip, free flow exhaust, free flow filter, and what gave a BIG improvement in smoothness ; a bigger induct (I use such a CF one). ...all-in-all a 'bit' noisy, but smooooooth...! (especially in the 5000+ RPM range)[/quote]

Same set up as me then. I might change them back to the Bosch Platties. I got the Brisks from Motorworks after speaking to Darren. :?
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Postby speedmachine » Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:08 pm

Thank you for the advice

I've spoken to Darren at motoworks.
I will be fitted brisks plugs in the next couple of days :lol:
also ordered a new oil filter and attachment for the oil filter.
£28 including VAT and delivery.
I will let you know, if the spark plugs have in proved anything.
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Stupid question no. 437

Postby sandbar » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:36 pm

winger wrote:Bosch FR6DP


Is there an NGK equivalent that works well?

NGK were always the best on the old Alfas and I have a bit of a soft spot for them.

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Re: Stupid question no. 437

Postby Gromit » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:50 pm

sandbar wrote:
Is there an NGK equivalent that works well?

NGK were always the best on the old Alfas and I have a bit of a soft spot for them.

sandbar


I did have the url to a site where you can cross-reference the different makers' plug specs. I'll try and find it for you.

I always use an NGK Iridium (B8HVX in this case) in my MZ - overkill perhaps but the difference in engine smoothness is marked, to say the least. They're about 6 quid each, and worth every penny.

FR6DP's do work well in the BM's.

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Postby sandbar » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:57 pm

There is a recommended NGK!! I just wondered if it is any good!!

Another good reason is that I think I have good trade access to NGK.

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Re: Stupid question no. 437

Postby adamski49 » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:03 pm

Gromit wrote:I did have the url to a site where you can cross-reference the different makers' plug specs. I'll try and find it for you.


Was it http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/ by any chance?

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