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27 Jun 2009 21:14
Ok looking at my plugs i the core of the plug is black, and the firing tip is white...what does that mean?
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27 Jun 2009 21:38
Are they new plugs? Old plugs could be a couple of things.
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Re: spark color
27 Jun 2009 21:42
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I can only suggest, that you hold the plug wire while cranking the motor for 1 minute. This is the best spark test, known to man, at this time........................Good Luck! and keep us posted.
Ok looking at my plugs i the core of the plug is black, and the firing tip is white...what does that mean?
I can only suggest, that you hold the plug wire while cranking the motor for 1 minute. This is the best spark test, known to man, at this time........................Good Luck! and keep us posted.
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27 Jun 2009 21:45
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: spark color
27 Jun 2009 21:55
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Well, it is a test? If it doesn't make you say bad words, then replace everything.
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27 Jun 2009 22:03
these are all old plugs..the girl ran ok...but I thought maybe lean..
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27 Jun 2009 22:07
You're right, that is the BEST test.
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27 Jun 2009 22:09
Old plugs, I'd say burning oil and lean.
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27 Jun 2009 22:10
how do i stop the burning oil part...I just jetting from 120 to 140...so that should stop the lean part
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27 Jun 2009 22:20
Top end rebuild. What weight oil do you use? You may want to try something heaver.
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Re: spark color
27 Jun 2009 22:35
Would recommend installing four brand new spark plugs.
Am thinking they are NGKB8ES, but should double-check the factory service manual to be certain.
As for the oil burning diagnosis, would ride it and not worry about it unless exhausting huge clouds of blue smoke.
Just keep an eye on the crankcase oil level.
And read the plugs again after 10~20 miles of highway cruising.
Perhaps the oil residue on the spark plugs results largely from old hard worn valve seals, which is a common non-dangerous condition on these bikes. It's usually worse at initial crank-up of a cold engine after the oil has had a chance to run down into the cylinders, and then burns off fairly quickly after starting the engine.
Actually, the latest most modern spark test is getting someone else to hold the plug caps. Such as perhaps an obnoxious neighbor kid. Or better yet, a bunch of them, holding hands. :laugh:
Good Luck!
Am thinking they are NGKB8ES, but should double-check the factory service manual to be certain.
As for the oil burning diagnosis, would ride it and not worry about it unless exhausting huge clouds of blue smoke.
Just keep an eye on the crankcase oil level.
And read the plugs again after 10~20 miles of highway cruising.
Perhaps the oil residue on the spark plugs results largely from old hard worn valve seals, which is a common non-dangerous condition on these bikes. It's usually worse at initial crank-up of a cold engine after the oil has had a chance to run down into the cylinders, and then burns off fairly quickly after starting the engine.
Actually, the latest most modern spark test is getting someone else to hold the plug caps. Such as perhaps an obnoxious neighbor kid. Or better yet, a bunch of them, holding hands. :laugh:
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Re: spark color
28 Jun 2009 06:55 - 28 Jun 2009 06:56
Here... This was provided by another member, forget who right now but it was posted... Awesome chart for plug color and explanation what may be occurring in your carb/jet configurations or ignition timing.
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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