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Past:73' CL360, 74' CB450, 80' GS550,
83' CB550SC, 78' CX500, 81' GL1100,
85' GL1200LTD, 85' Honda Rebel
84' GS1150, 92' GSX 1100G
Current:
80' GS1100E,,
81 Yamaha XS1100,
01' Bandit 1200
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GS's run great on good old NGK's that are from 2-4 dollars each. why would you want to spend that much even if it had a (doubtful) power boost?
If you try them, let us know.
"So far after two tanks of fuel in my motorcycle using this spark plug...NO noticeable difference in performance or fuel economy. $18.25 for this spark plug versus $4.00 for an ordinary NGK plug and NO difference???"
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Not to mention the fact that you can pick up the B8ES plugs at OReillys and I'd think even Autozone or NapaCowboy 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
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Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
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That is why I was asking if anyone ELSE had tried them, I'm doubtful that they would boost anything, except the deficit in my bank account.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Past:73' CL360, 74' CB450, 80' GS550,
83' CB550SC, 78' CX500, 81' GL1100,
85' GL1200LTD, 85' Honda Rebel
84' GS1150, 92' GSX 1100G
Current:
80' GS1100E,,
81 Yamaha XS1100,
01' Bandit 1200
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Keep in mind that most people don't change spark plugs until they are pretty well worn out, so ANY new plug, not just some 'super-duper' one is going to boost mileage and power.
I have heard rumors of quicker starting with platinum or iridium tips, but my bikes seem to start with no more than a stern look at the starter button. I can't imagine how it might start 'easier'. Maybe just thinking about it?
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Good lord that's a lotta money!
I can buy 28 NGK D9EA plugs which is what I run in all my bikes for that much moneyLast edited by stetracer; 04-17-2015, 06:24 PM.My stable
84 GSX1100EFG-10.62 @ 125 mph 64'' W/B.
85 GS1150-9.72@146mph stock W/B.
88 GSXR1100-dragbike 9.18@139.92mph/5.68@118mph.
98 Bandit 1200-9.38@146mph/6.02@121mph.
90 Suzuki GS 1425cc FBG Pro Stock chassis 5.42@124mph
06 GSXR750 10.44@135mph
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Now, I'm not saying it's BS, but every one of the super-duper plugs I've tried that claimed to be better at starting or more fuel-efficient or better-burning all turned out to be BS anyway. The ones that immediately spring to mind are the triple electrode and the Splitfire. There is some evidence the iridium plugs work better in the engines that are designed for them, especially in lean-burn applications. Whether iridium plugs would work better in GSs, I don't know, never tried them, not when standard NGKs are so cheap.
I like the iridium marketing plop, and I'm nearly convinced...
Regarding the Pulstar ones on Amazon, and reading this...
It smells suspiciously like the old trick of putting a spark gap in the HT lead.
New Day, Same Old Bull.Last edited by Grimly; 04-17-2015, 07:10 PM.---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
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