Idiot stuff. Spark plug and plug cap issues

[Tarantulahed504]

Ok guys. So I ordered up a new set of Ngk B8es plugs and Ngk VB05f plug caps( long 120 degree bend). First of all, the 120 angle longs don't work on the inside two cylinders for me. Might have to get the straights? Anyone else have this problem??

second, the plugs themselves have a fixed terminal lug that snaps into the plug cap, and not one of the screw on types where you can use the lug or threaded stud. And the plug caps are made to snap into the threaded stud type.

this is all very frustrating and quite embarrassing since it is just plugs and plug caps. But please help!!

thanks for your time
andrew

[Tarantulahed504]

Ok, so the spark plug box says solid terminal. So I need to order removable I assume, anyone have a part number or source to order from. Thanks

[Tarantulahed504]

Ordered up the removable terminal type plugs . Anyone about the straights caps on middle cylinders??

[Reddog78]

On my 750 I followed the writeup on BikeCliff's (Basscliff') website titled Spark Plug Cap Replacement. Clipped the ends of the OEM coil wires 1/4 inch and installed NGK caps XB05F and VB05F. The inner ones are straight caps. Caps have an inner screw which you simply twist on the coil wire. My old original caps had resistance of close to 10 ohms each almost double the 5K ohm rating.

The new caps made a very noticeable improvement in engine performance. Acceleration has a more "crisp" feel. Overall worthwhile change.

Original caps are still available from Suzuki if that's of interest, albeit more expensive than the NGK's.

Find DIY here - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

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[bwringer]

On B8ES plugs, the terminal caps just unscrew from the plug, leaving the threaded terminal.

I just went out into the garage and verified this.

[kochic]

NGK have solid terminal option for some plugs, lots of snowmobile use solid stud.
Marc

[Tarantulahed504]

Yeah so I had ordered B8ES, Ngk part #3683 with a solid terminal lug. And not removable type terminal B8ES Ngk part# 2411

clown move

[bwringer]

Yeah so I had ordered B8ES, Ngk part #3683 with a solid terminal lug. And not removable type terminal B8ES Ngk part# 2411

clown move

Welllllllll, I'll be dipped. I had no idea such a thing existed. Ya learn something every day if you don't watch out.

You can get the regular 2411 B8ES plugs (with unscrew-able terminal) at most auto parts stores for less than two bucks each.

[Redman]

For 850 and 1100, have used two XB05F and two VB05F.

I dont recall which is which, but used the longer one with the short little turn on the two cyclinders in center, and the shorter ones with 90 degree turn on the outside.

I think I recall a good description of them all on Dennis Kirk online catalog.

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