how clean spark plugs?

[Demonthrall]

Need to do plug chops on my bike, that means cleaning my spark plugs. My dad always said use sand paper/wire brush, and wd-40.. but that wa for our lawn mower. Suzie is a little pickier. Any advice? Thanks.

[TheCafeKid]

A much wiser man than I, who has been doing these motors for way longer than me, told me once those electrodes are glazed with gas, they'll never come truely clean. Dunno if thats true or not, but the guy knows his stuff and doesnt usually talk about stuff he DOESNT know. So i tend to trust him. Besides, whats a set of plugs cost?? 10 bucks? If you need to do more than three or four chops for one area or two, you're probably too far from needing to do chops..

[bwringer]

I use a handy device called a Visa debit card to purchase fresh and clean new plugs from the local Advance or Napa auto parts store.

For a buck eighty nine each, cleaning plugs ain't worth the time it takes.

[Octain]

I use a handy device called a Visa debit card to purchase fresh and clean new plugs from the local Advance or Napa auto parts store.

For a buck eighty nine each, cleaning plugs ain't worth the time it takes.

Been waiting for that response

[koolaid_kid]

I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.

[TheCafeKid]

I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.

George you're going to convince me that I need to put this set up together... After that, you'll have to convince ROSE that I need to put this set up together...

[old_chopper]

I had a buddy who had a stock car running methanol and an old accel dual point distributor. He was constantly changing plugs and points. Funny thing was he would never throw away the old ones, he had a box full of the old parts! Not sure what the reasoniong was.
I agree if you are close enough to right to be doing chops buy a few sets of plugs and change each time. Keep the old ones and you should never have to buy plugs again for that engine. The used ones are fine for a tune up down the road.

[koolaid_kid]

George you're going to convince me that I need to put this set up together... After that, you'll have to convince ROSE that I need to put this set up together...

Actually, I work cheap for friends (dinner, drinks, etc.). I am currently swamped with the GPz, but when I get it on the road, we can talk. I can show you the ropes, and you can decide whether or not it is worth it for you.

[kinnet]

I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.

That is an air/fuel ratio monitor, yes?

[hikermikem]

That is an air/fuel ratio monitor, yes?

Good Lord Josh, don't ever lose this one...

[koolaid_kid]

That is an air/fuel ratio monitor, yes?

Right you are, madam. Used the world over by serious hot rodders and tuners.
I've even used it on Brian's Toyota (along with my data collection laptop) to figure out that his fuel injectors were faulty.
The nice thing about the one I use is that it is portable, so I can use it on multiple vehicles, both 2 wheeled and 4.

[TheCafeKid]

Good Lord Josh, don't ever lose this one...

Oh trust me Mike I won't let her go. She's a gem for sure. Just a shame it took me nearly ten years to make her my wife

[koolaid_kid]

Oh trust me Mike I won't let her go. She's a gem for sure. Just a shame it took me nearly ten years to make her my wife

Do you really think you are making her?

[TheCafeKid]

Do you really think you are making her?

Oh no.. You dont MAKE Rose do anything. For some reason, she took a shine to me.. Couldnt tell ya why.

[Turtleface]

I use a wideband. Initial cost: $300. Not having to do plug chops ever again: priceless.

I was looking at Innovate's LM-1. Seriously considering it, along with their AuxBox. I've always wanted a nice data logging set-up, but never could afford it when I was into cars. What sorta gear are you using?