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[Discussion] Technical - Spark Plugs

riDerz

By riDerz
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which sparkplug is the best?  

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  1. 1. which sparkplug is the best?

    • ngk
      100
    • denso
      64
    • ows
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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Which means can use the plug as long as possible till there is difficulty starting/cranking the bike?

 

Apply to all the plug be it Iridium or regular plug?

 

You can take the answer as yes...IMHO. There will always be tell tale sign that a plug is about to go..like running on three cyclinder instead of four. Hardly is a case that a bike can't start because of bad plugs..which normally its too wet and this has to do with the carbs. If a plug don't fire well..it has to be the spark plug cable or the step-up coil. If you are the enconormical type..you can even take out the plug once a year..have it clean and the electrode bend to correct gauge gap and reuse...unless, the electrode and core are worn out of form.

 

When I first used my standard NGK for the PB1...it was a long lasting two years over...no problem...performance and all as usual and I don't ride gentle. I change to iridium when it came out because the specification shows that it's tougher and stronger and provide better sparking due to its thing tips...still using theml date.

 

we have to understand that the plug is only managing a 100 cc engine for each and it can handle better for today engine design has come a long way.

 

Again...opinion may differ..and I do know of ppl changing plugs every three months or every tthree oil change....sighhh.

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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... a normak NGK/Denso plug and Iridium?

 

What is "normak"?

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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The various type..same for NGK except "U" grove from Denso only at the ground electrode.[ATTACH]57680[/ATTACH]

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

DVD Newbie

DVD

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anyone can tell the difference between say... a normak NGK/Denso plug and Iridium?

 

Riding wise cannot feel much of a different just that iridium plugs are built last longer then the normal ones

MonoWorld Newbie

MonoWorld

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omg, am using OWS's regular plug... i jz read the exploded spark plug stories.. anybody else using the OWS regular sparkplug and exploded? guess i m gg to change mine to trusted brands.

teenwolf Newbie

teenwolf

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Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum, and would like to share with u guys my experience with OWS regular spark plug....

Went for servicing last saturday, and take up a servicing package offer by the bike shop consist of EO, spark plug and oil filter for $100..on my ride back to home, observed the response of my bike is difference....lost of power and sluggy response. go back the shop today to retify the problem and found that the newly installed OWS spark plug was the root cause for this problem. the shop offer to change the spark plug and the problem gone at once after the replacement...guess OWS is not compatible with my bike anyway and will stick to my trusted NGK from now on...:giddy:

rayhunter Newbie

rayhunter

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guess OWS is not compatible with my bike anyway and will stick to my trusted NGK from now on...:giddy:

 

which superfour u riding?

ride safe today,ride again tomorrow

deviLLian Newbie

deviLLian

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Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum, and would like to share with u guys my experience with OWS regular spark plug....

Went for servicing last saturday, and take up a servicing package offer by the bike shop consist of EO, spark plug and oil filter for $100..on my ride back to home, observed the response of my bike is difference....lost of power and sluggy response. go back the shop today to retify the problem and found that the newly installed OWS spark plug was the root cause for this problem. the shop offer to change the spark plug and the problem gone at once after the replacement...guess OWS is not compatible with my bike anyway and will stick to my trusted NGK from now on...:giddy:

 

actually its not good to change plugs while ya bike is still hot. reason is d plug n d hole has expanded. changing to a new (cold) plug will thus result in improper tightening n so comes many probs. but its a common practice to see pple riding up to their fav bikeshop n have their plugs changed there n then. usually d mechanic will only do d plugs last. maybe d plugs r alrite afterall. but our maintenance practices could be d source of d prob. juz sharing... :thumb:

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Crazy Newbie

Crazy

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today when i change i notice that there is some oil on the plug's white ceramic? What is the problem there?

Regards,

 

Crazy

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luckystar Newbie

luckystar

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Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum, and would like to share with u guys my experience with OWS regular spark plug....

Went for servicing last saturday, and take up a servicing package offer by the bike shop consist of EO, spark plug and oil filter for $100..on my ride back to home, observed the response of my bike is difference....lost of power and sluggy response. go back the shop today to retify the problem and found that the newly installed OWS spark plug was the root cause for this problem. the shop offer to change the spark plug and the problem gone at once after the replacement...guess OWS is not compatible with my bike anyway and will stick to my trusted NGK from now on...:giddy:

 

OWS regular spark plug fouled.... so wat brand are u using now? ever tried the OWS iridium?

Adventures has no limit....

 

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teenwolf Newbie

teenwolf

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mine is vtec 1, never encounter something like this b4 even with normal NGK so might as well stick with it fr now on...just treat this as lesson learn...

OWS iridium? no, never use this b4 as I'm quite happy NGK performance...

Blackbeauty69 Newbie

Blackbeauty69

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i'm now using ows iridium spark plug.. it's awesome to me.. engine more smooth! change at unique got the package eo(ows can't rmbr full/semi), oil filter and ows iridium spark plug cost me $100. good deal i feel the diff.

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FY Newbie

FY

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changed to denso few weeks ago at one shop, feels loss in power and unstable idealing, then change to NGK Iridium recently by DIY, now idealing good and much improvement gained from top end, 6k above pick up much faster than before:cheeky:......i think change plug when hot is no good as engine treads had expanded

Cookbird Newbie

Cookbird

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Yo guys,

 

may i know how to change spark plug DIY? as in things to loosen,remove,etc to access the spark plug...

 

many thanks in advance...

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Questions!

 

My bike is NSR 150.Is denso iridium spark plug is good to use on my bike in what sense and how long will it last at least?

 

Because of iridium material which is so much harder and stronger than the nromal nickle...the manufacturer can use laser technique to construct a thinner core which gives better concentrated sparking. Don't expect increase in horsepower or fc etc..just smoother ride as combustion is more efficient (no that this does not increase your fc).

 

 

The above are what is said in their "white paper".

 

As to how long you can use it...

Iridium spark plugs claim to be 7 times stronger and 12 times harder (subjected to different brand) but do take that with a pinch of salt.

 

I used my for nearly a year..ride regular and most time real hard (red zone friendly)..surprise to find the wear and tear is quite unsatisfactory..that needle tip core was almost worn out..than again..am happy with it because it has provided me the "Go!!!!!!!" I want when I want it...but at a higher price. So..if you asked me how long..if you ride your ride like a gentle..take my reference and times it with 3 or more :)

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

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limsn65 Newbie

limsn65

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Wonder if any of u guys experienced this problem with OWS Iridium. I fixed the plug 2-3 months ago and more than 2 weeks ago I experienced strange sound. Check with mechanics cant find the problem. Until I DIY my Iridium plugs and found one of the plug Iridium tip is missing.. The sharp needle like tip which supposed to be the hardest element in the Iridium plus is not there. I hope the iridium tip ends up out through the exhaust. After changing to NGK Iridium, the strange sound from my engine was gone. I've wrote twice to UM to verify this problem but till now no reply yet..

 

Here are some pic,

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic1.jpg

Killer75 Newbie

Killer75

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I m also using OWS iridium plugs, so far no problem and in fact after changing to the OWS iridium my bike runs smoother than before. :D

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SMR Newbie

SMR

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From left to right:-

Broken OWS Iridium spark plug, normal used OWS Iridium spark plug, New NGK Iridium spark plug.

 

This picture shows what happened to my OWS Iridium spark plug after 12,000km of usage.

 

Disclaimer: I'm just sharing my experience with OWS spark plugs and nothing against any parties.

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Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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From left to right:-

Broken OWS Iridium spark plug, normal used OWS Iridium spark plug, New NGK Iridium spark plug.

 

This picture shows what happened to my OWS Iridium spark plug after 12,000km of usage.

 

Disclaimer: I'm just sharing my experience with OWS spark plugs and nothing against any parties.

 

:giddy: ...... :pity: ...... :eek: ..... :faint:

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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Wonder if any of u guys experienced this problem with OWS Iridium. I fixed the plug 2-3 months ago and more than 2 weeks ago I experienced strange sound. Check with mechanics cant find the problem. Until I DIY my Iridium plugs and found one of the plug Iridium tip is missing.. The sharp needle like tip which supposed to be the hardest element in the Iridium plus is not there. I hope the iridium tip ends up out through the exhaust. After changing to NGK Iridium, the strange sound from my engine was gone. I've wrote twice to UM to verify this problem but till now no reply yet..

 

Here are some pic,

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic1.jpg

 

 

:giddy: ...... :pity: ...... :eek: ..... :faint:

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

gwzc_mk2 Newbie

gwzc_mk2

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Wonder if any of u guys experienced this problem with OWS Iridium. I fixed the plug 2-3 months ago and more than 2 weeks ago I experienced strange sound. Check with mechanics cant find the problem. Until I DIY my Iridium plugs and found one of the plug Iridium tip is missing.. The sharp needle like tip which supposed to be the hardest element in the Iridium plus is not there. I hope the iridium tip ends up out through the exhaust. After changing to NGK Iridium, the strange sound from my engine was gone. I've wrote twice to UM to verify this problem but till now no reply yet..

 

Here are some pic,

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/bennylim65/th_OWSIRIDIUMPic1.jpg

about the OWS iridium spark plug, i heard from my mech dat he had some S4s which had to overhaul cos the tip fell into the combustion chamber and melted there.

 

and got once he show me a freshly taken out OWS spark plug from a S4 which the metal before the tip had became loose. any more stress to it would cause it to come loose. heng the fella took his ride to the mech for a complete servicing before going on his touring trip

u need to be young and reckless to become old and wise..... if u survive :angel:

 

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/gwzc_mk2/IMG_4576-1.jpg

Ah Pek Newbie

Ah Pek

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about the OWS iridium spark plug, i heard from my mech dat he had some S4s which had to overhaul cos the tip fell into the combustion chamber and melted there.

 

and got once he show me a freshly taken out OWS spark plug from a S4 which the metal before the tip had became loose. any more stress to it would cause it to come loose. heng the fella took his ride to the mech for a complete servicing before going on his touring trip

 

 

:giddy: ...... :pity: ...... :eek: ..... :faint:

Stupid Hurts!.:giddy:Speed doesn't kill, mistakes does :faint:

BEER!...it's cheaper than fuel now! DRINK!..DON'T RIDE!

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