Spark Plugs

[Speedy1959]

Hi All
Can I confirm with you that the standard NGK plugs are CR8EK
I ask because if I google that plug its some weird twin electrode job..
Is that the correct plug?

[T 24]

NGK CR8EK is correct. And twin electrodes, yes.

[seth]

that's what i use in all 3 of our 14's i change them every year at the start of the season along with oil and filters.

[T 24]

Those CR 8EK:s work fine also in my turbo 14.

[Speedy1959]

Thank you all for your fast response and confirmation..
I bought my bike with 35k miles and I cannot say when they were last changed.
I shall have the tank partly removed tomorrow to complete the fitting of the heated grips so I thought I may as well do the plugs whilst I am in there..
Apparently there is a 3 hour window tomorrow afternoon when it isnt peeing down so I shall do it then.

Oh for the luxury of a garage..

[seth]

if history not known a good idea to change them when you get a chance .

[gsxbarmy]

Also a good idea to have the air filter out and blow it clean whilst the tank is off. And maybe check the air filter drain that runs down the between the swing arm.

Just be careful refitting the tank that you don't "nip" the over flow pipe that runs down the offside under the rh sidepanel - mayeb check the run before you remove the tank if you are not sure of routing.

[Basil Brush]

Where do you all get your plugs from? I have heard of 'fakes' on eBay. I'll be honest. I live far from bike shops in a village. Ebay has been my preferred choice for years now. Any opinions...?

[Andre]

I get them from a small car parts store around the corner.

[seth]

I get from Halfords they do mail order online thesedays if needed but I go into the shop and pick them up.

[Mick_J]

There are plenty of ebay sellers offering genuine plugs with a guarantee.  I get mine from ebay and have never had a problem.

[grog]

my last set of NGK, iridiums. Can of Worms.  Been good for last 30th ks. I get best discount possible at local shop, we buy thousands off them. Their best price was $112. I E Bayed someone in London, sent to my house, all up $48. Not sure if real or phony, work perfectly. We do get robbed in Oz.

[seth]

From my experience iridiums don't seam any better  (If you have them leave them in)
The only problem with them for me has been if the bike sits for and length of time the iridium plug seam to fail.
They seam ok if the bike is used all the time .

[Basil Brush]

There are plenty of ebay sellers offering genuine plugs with a guarantee.  I get mine from ebay and have never had a problem.
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I've had several sets off eBay. Never a problem. Only I recently read of numerous fake ones being sold. That's why I thought I'd go to a proper real shop on the high street.

[Chrisl]

Seth
I tried Halfords but they tell me that they stock the Cr8e NOT  Cr8ek  as the manual says.
Which ones did you get from them?