Alternative Spark Plugs ~ original poster wmax351

[szabgab]

I have just bought replacement NGK plugs without the terminal nuts as it turns out. The Bosch ones present in the bike are nutted obviously, but can your remove them? I tried with a pair of pliers gently undoing them, but since it did not bulge, I left it be, just in case I brake the damn thing....

[szabgab]

I have just bought replacement NGK plugs without the terminal nuts as it turns out. The Bosch ones present in the bike are nutted obviously, but can your remove them? I tried with a pair of pliers gently undoing them, but since it did not bulge, I left it be, just in case I brake the damn thing....

OK, I will answer my own question, it is not. Don't ruin a perfectly good plug by trying to forcefully unscrew the nut (don't ask, how I know)

[Laitch]

I tried with a pair of pliers gently undoing them . . .

OK, I will answer my own question, it is not. Don't ruin a perfectly good plug by trying to forcefully unscrew the nut (don't ask, how I know)

You gave up on gently, didn't you?  :musicboohoo: Local mechanics should have a few of those nuts.

[szabgab]

You gave up on gently, didn't you?  :musicboohoo: Local mechanics should have a few of those nuts.

Yes, I did  : . Yesterday I was all reasonable with it, but looking at the net and thinking, I see an XR5DC with a nut removed I went in a bit more forceful. BTW this set of plugs in my bike were the non resistor versions (X5DC), does that matter? Thank you!

[szabgab]

Dear all, there is conflicting info on whether to use resistor or non resistor plugs on a spark-gap wire (K75), what is the common knowledge on this?

Thank you

[Laitch]

Dear all, there is conflicting info on whether to use resistor or non resistor plugs on a spark-gap wire (K75), what is the common knowledge on this?

My engine's spark plug leads are BMW stock; the 1995 K75 Rider's Manual recommends resistor spark plugs. I install resistor spark plugs after I gap them to the correct spec. I don't try to reason my way through the process any further. :giggles

The BMW Repair Manual for pre-08/1988 motos recommends specifies non-resistor spark plugs.

[szabgab]

My engine's spark plug leads are BMW stock; the 1995 K75 Rider's Manual recommends resistor spark plugs. I install resistor spark plugs after I gap them to the correct spec. I don't try to reason my way through the process any further. :giggles

The BMW Repair Manual for pre-08/1988 motos recommends specifies non-resistor spark plugs.

Hi Laitch,  so that somewhat explains the conflicting info,  K100 lead is a resistor lead,  and probably the k75 leads prior to '88 were too.  I guess measuring the resistance from. one end to the orher would tell me exactly,  what I have...  Thank you for the info!

[johnny]

greetings...

i use craftsman spark plugs and wiors for their 750cc weed whacker...

you can getts them at sears...

j o

[Laitch]

i use craftsman spark plugs and wiors for their 750cc weed whacker...

That's the one that can also be used for stump grinding. Great product!

[johnny]

greetings...

you can getts them at kmart...

j o

[Laitch]

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you can getts them at kmart...

The local K Mart closed. I'm using Jaycar exclusively.