Spark Plug

KenTaoyan · 07-04-2021, 03:51 PM

I've done numerous searches and couldn't find what I was looking for. I upgraded my spark plug (NGK DR8EIX) about 500 miles ago.

My Questions are

* does the picture below look OK? if not, what are the recommendations for improvement?

What gap should the plug be?

TxTaoRider · 07-04-2021, 06:47 PM

Hard to tell from the pic but looks ok.

You really shouldn't mess with gap on the iridium style plugs.

KenTaoyan · 07-05-2021, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the reply.

It didn't really look bad to me but I was just checking because after the initial carb upgrade it starts, runs and idles awesome without ever needing to use the choke to warm up. I was worried it was running rich.

I only have about 500 miles on my Hawk and I am gaining confidence on longer rides. The summer here in Seattle looks to be awesome and want to make sure when I leave, I get to return in the same condition with the exception of a few bugs in my teeth.

07-04-2021, 06:47 PM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Hard to tell from the pic but looks ok. You really shouldn't mess with gap on the iridium style plugs. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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07-05-2021, 10:48 AM	#3
KenTaoyan Join Date: May 2020 Location: Des Moines WA Posts: 81	plug condition/gap Thanks for the reply. It didn't really look bad to me but I was just checking because after the initial carb upgrade it starts, runs and idles awesome without ever needing to use the choke to warm up. I was worried it was running rich. I only have about 500 miles on my Hawk and I am gaining confidence on longer rides. The summer here in Seattle looks to be awesome and want to make sure when I leave, I get to return in the same condition with the exception of a few bugs in my teeth. __________________ ~ toys in the cave (in the order of addition) 81 Honda XL185s {work in progress} 2015 TaoTao 125cc Quad {junk} 2018 QIYI Coolster 150cc Quad 2019 QIYI Coolster 125cc Quad 2020 Hawk 250cc (Brand New work in progress) 2021 Roughhouse 50 (neat little scooter for the wife) I may not be fast but I am "Half-Fast"
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