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    '83 GS850L - Just for fun I pulled Plugs

    I had an extra set of plugs laying around so after 3500 miles I pulled the plugs I put in when I re-did the coils -

    Left to Right 1-2-3-4


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    #2
    More pictures

    I haven't made the switch from photobucket yet so this is how I am doing it right now ...
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      #3
      Looks good to me.

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        #4
        Those plugs seem to be ready for 3500 more miles.
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

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          #5
          I wouldn't adjust the fuel mixture, based on those plugs.

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            #6
            I also own and use a temperature laser -
            I point it at the headers and they all read within a degree or two of each other as well--
            So I know they are all burning and nearly the same -
            My fuel economy numbers rarely vary more than a few MPG - depending on lots of conditions..
            But on the interstate I get around 41 MPG and on the back-roads I get around 42-43 MPG.
            Typical commuting MPG for me is 40 - but it is stop & go ; and 45 mph mixed riding

            I am spoiled - I own this great 850 and a Goldwing - both of which run very well right now (knock wood)
            Commuting I prefer the 850 for it's nimbleness and smaller lighter size.
            But for a long highway run -- Goldwing please .

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              #7
              Out of curiosity, what temps do your headers generally read?
              https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
              1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
              1981 HD XLH

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              Drew's 83 750E Project

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                #8
                Originally posted by jsandidge View Post
                Out of curiosity, what temps do your headers generally read?

                Well -- I was afraid someone was going to ask that question... I generally do not remember the numbers - as long as they are similar...


                I am going out for short ride at lunch and will take note of the temps and post them here...
                Last night after changing the plugs and idling for a few minutes they were all at 94-96 --
                But that was only a few minutes -- Better ride coming shortly...

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                  #9
                  Ride finished - results below

                  Ambient tmps outside 65-70 light breeze moderate sun
                  Ride for warm up about 10-15 minutes of 45-55 mph

                  Header temps start around 123 degrees and go up as it idles into the 140s
                  As previously stated they are all within a few degrees of each other so I know they are all firing and operating similarly


                  PS: anyone have an extra cam end cover laying around.. - I didn't know it was gone until now...

                  Last edited by Wingsconsin; 08-23-2017, 01:12 PM.

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                    #10
                    Those look like my plugs when I change them every year. Nice and clean.
                    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                    1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                    2015 CAN AM RTS


                    Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post
                      PS: anyone have an extra cam end cover laying around.. - I didn't know it was gone until now...
                      Yes, check your inbox.
                      Roger

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