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Old 09-03-2018, 10:55 PM   #9
sqwert   sqwert is offline
 
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Originally Posted by rd1959 View Post
I don't know if it will have an effect but I'm considering using a hotter plug. When I inspected the original plug the color was darker than ideal. I use the bike almost exclusively for commuting (8 miles one way) with a few around town jaunts so the engine never sees anything above 60 mph. If I give it a little throttle when starting it will fire within a couple revolutions.
1 range hotter might help, but don't let the bike run long or you'll likely hole a piston.
Generally, a little throttle adds air and would indicate too much fuel at start, which may be darkening your plug. Hmmmmm?


 
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