One electrode or 2 ?

[Speedy1959]

Hi all,
I was just about to order 4 NGK plugs for my bike (K7) and noticed the photos at the various suppliers show one electrode!
I am after standard plugs ( not iridium).
As I very recently discovered my plugs have 2 electrodes!
My plugs are the NGK CR8EK R
Should I be using the NGK CR8EK ?

Which is correct ?

S.

[seth]

I used the EK last time (2 electrodes) as got them the same price .
Like you i dont use iridium ones .

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Bike's not fussy, std plugs single 'lectrode is all she needs.

[KiwiCol]

Here ya go, page 42 from the handbook gives some pointers on this.


 

[Will14]

Here ya go, page 42 from the handbook gives some pointers on this.


 

Is the manual a bit misleading, states CR8EK the K denotes twin electrode reading the NGK brochure, yet the image in the manual shows a single electrode? The EK verisons are also more than double the price of the E versions

I may buy a set of the CR8E plugs from Halfords at just over £5 each with the trade card and give them a go, all other specs for the plug are the same as the CR8EK version

[Tony Nitrous]

I've tried various plugs in various bikes. Never noticed any difference. Never used the super expensive ones but drag strip, dyno's and mileage are fine.

[T 24]

I have used original plugs, NGK CR8EK all the time (over 90 000 km in my use) with no problems.

[grog]

They all work well, no difference. I use Iridium, werent expensive, just my choice.