GS850G SPARK PLUGS

[Anonymous]

I have a radio in my fairing on my 1980 GS850GT and I would like to be able to listen my AM radio while driving. I can use the FM with no problems from the electrical noise from the plugs. However, the spark plug electrical noise drowns out the AM band even though I have installed a Noise Filter in the power line to the radio. Is there a different spark plug that I can use that has a resistor on it that will cut down the electrical noise for me?

Any help will be appreciated!!

Thanks,
Terry
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[Anonymous]

I believe that the original spark plug caps have a built-in resistor, to suppress electrical noise.
Don't know if that's sufficient to receive AM on a bike, since the engine is not shielded, like in a car.
There are spark plug wires with a ferrite core, instead of copper: http://www.forparts.com/ngk.htm and http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/product...000&country=US .
If you use them, there is a possibility that your bike might have some problems with a could start.

[Anonymous]

I know that NGK makes plugs that have a resistor built in to eliminate electrical noise. For example: My bike uses a NGK B8ES plug, but I can purchase a NGK BR8ES plug. R standing for resistor.
Anyway, thats the way my Suzuki dealer explaned it to me. I went with the non resistor type.

[dpep]

If you get a solution to this problem, please post it. I have the same thing only worse with my 850. The noise comes through on FM and even on my Sony Walkwan CD player. In fact at around 5000 rpm it actually shuts OFF the player. Defintely like to get it fixed.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Use the resistor plugs, Or change the plug wires/coils