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Aftermarket Spark Plugs
I was wondering what plugs to avoid for an 82 GS850 if any. Should I just go the OEM NGK route?
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Yes........Originally posted by tacnallahan View PostGS450E GS650E GS700ES GS1000E GS1000G GS1100G GS1100E
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Nippondenso
My GS850GLZ was delivered with Nippondenso plugs. I always tracked mileage on my GS850GLZ, from the first mile till over 100,000 miles. I noted that the mileage always increased after a plug change. But after a plug change the mileage would drop much sooner with NGKs than with the equivalent Nippondenso.Originally posted by tacnallahan View Post
The Nippondenso plug are typically harder to find at the bike shops as they tend to carry the NGKs but most don't stock the Nippondenso plugs. Fortunately the Nippondenso plugs are usually easy to locate at local auto parts stores and are generally much cheaper there.
FWIW the exact opposite is true in my Goldwing. NGKs last much longer than Nippondensos in that engine.Comment
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I have heard Champions suck in motorcycles..I just get the NGK when needed.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I consider NGK and Nippondenso interchangeable. Both are quality plugs. Generally auto parts have better prices if you can find them there. Doesn't do me any good for my GS, though; they don't carry the smaller plugs it uses.Comment
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My local Autozone does (Matthews, North Carolina).Originally posted by koolaid_kid View Post
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Originally posted by KRyder13 View Post
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82 GS850
78 GS1000
04 HD Fatboy
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Rub it in guys. I have 2 Autozones near me; both give me a blank stare, try to look them up, and give me another blank stare. Thanks a lot.Originally posted by Octain View Post
Of course, when I asked about an engine hoist they showed me a transmission jack. Sigh.Comment
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OReilly's carries them if you have one in your area.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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If I'm not mistaken the P# at Autozone is 2411.Originally posted by koolaid_kid View Post
If ya go in and ask for NGK B8ES they do indeed look at ya silly.
If the P# is incorrect just have em look up your bike. Should be in their system.sigpic
82 GS850
78 GS1000
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Kool Aid...see if they have Ranch Style Beans...MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I'll ask.Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
My bike uses D8-EA.
Trust me, I have owned the bike for 7 years; I have looked.
Now I did find the B9ES that the GPz uses at O'Reilly; I bought every one they had.
And the O'Reilly is just past the K-Mart that carries the beans; I bought a bunch there also.
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Greetings and Salutations!!
Hi,
NGK B8ES is all you need. Don't be fooled into buying spark plugs with flux capacitors, irridium, or other junk.
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Autolite makes a good one for the 1100e the prostock dragbikes used em I can't remember the numbersigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
1994 gsxr1100w
1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)Comment
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Interesting. never went with an American plug in a Japanese bike, at least since I could afford the correct plugs.Originally posted by akckhim View Post
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