1982 Gs1100g Spark Plug Gap

[SHARYN756]

Hi - can anyone tell me what the spark plug gap should be for an 82 GS1100G?

[sharpy]

gap

28 thou or 35 thou if you have dyna/accell coils

[SHARYN756]

28 thou or 35 thou if you have dyna/accell coils

Thanks Sharpy - any recommendations on the type of Spark Plug recommended? We've bought NGK 5422 BR8ES

[sharpy]

I use B9EGV's ($19 each) which are race plugs and my bike runs hot. I think if yours runs hot or you do a lot of highway travel.try B9ES plugs which is one grade hotter. Not sure what the restitor bit does in your plugs, B"R"8ES but they should be ok. But you should be ok with those plugs you have.

[bwringer]

Stock, and best, plugs are NGK B8-ES, stock #4011.

BR8-ES are simply the resistor plug variation, otherwise identical to B8-ES, but not at all necessary.

[Grandpa]

Stock, and best, plugs are NGK B8-ES, stock #4011.

BR8-ES are simply the resistor plug variation, otherwise identical to B8-ES, but not at all necessary.

Totally agree. I've been using B8ES NGK's on all my GS shafties since 1986. If the GS1100G doesn't run well on these, there's something else that's wrong with it.

My GK has 114K miles on it, (89K are mine). I replace them once a year. Always starts right away, never a misfire. Use B8ES and save your money; don't go for any fancy plug.

[jimcor]

B8ES yep, replaced every year (or so). And that's just to make the engine feel appreciated. 8-[ :-D

[sharpy]

Totally agree. I've been using B8ES NGK's on all my GS shafties since 1986. If the GS1100G doesn't run well on these, there's something else that's wrong with it.

My GK has 114K miles on it, (89K are mine). I replace them once a year. Always starts right away, never a misfire. Use B8ES and save your money; don't go for any fancy plug.

Have to go with the "fancy" plug as i have a fancy engine.