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31-08-2019, 05:57 PM | #1 |
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697 plugs, advice.
Damn, just seen 696cc. (doh)
Hey all, i need a couple of new spark plugs..... "so what" you may say or even just "so?" Well, there's me looking on t'interweb and it turns out that there is not 2 types as I foolishly thought, there is, in fact six differing designation letters/numbers, all NGK. None of which match the two I tried cleaning earlier. SHHHH! Previous 'bikes I've owned with t'plugs usually had two versions. One for normal riding and a super-duper, all gold, never to be beaten second set, usually double priced, for the 'discerning' rider. HAH! Because Neil at Cornerspeed had closed by the time I realised to look, I'm now wondering if there are plugs to suit my Termi's and an upcoming Flashy thing appointment out there. Any help? Or am I just hoping there's a type I actually need. Any road up, A long post, I know. TLDR; I want some sparky things for my Monster 696 2013. Last edited by Bob.E; 31-08-2019 at 05:58 PM.. Reason: stupid heading |
31-08-2019, 06:52 PM | #2 |
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Your 696 runs the same standard plugs as my Evo, i.e. NGK DCPR8E with a 0.7-0.8mm gap tightened to 20Nm.
You shouldn't need to change the heat rating because of the Termi but, if you want to 'upgrade', you could do what I did and fit iridium plugs, NGK DCPR8EIX with a 0.9-1.0mm gap. There are a couple of points to note if you do run iridium plugs; check out posts #4 & #8 here: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54154 |
31-08-2019, 07:17 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Luddite, I read the linked post, so I'm going with the standard ones (NGK DCPR8E)
Really appreciate your help, Thanks. Just found some for £5.95 each. Good deal. Bob (no-shot) |
11-09-2019, 06:53 AM | #4 | |
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It is not a plug that you are buying it is a bit of air between two bits of metal. The spark will jump through that bit of air to the best of its ability. |
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11-09-2019, 05:20 PM | #5 |
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If you don't tell the plugs that you have Temis fitted they will never know!
It is not a plug that you are buying it is a bit of air between two bits of metal. The spark will jump through that bit of air to the best of its ability. BobT, lol Now why didn't I think of that. Took your advice, I took the 4 plugs out, seriously explained and physically shown them the Termi's they now understand and you know what, The bike goes a heck of a lot better now! ;-) |
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