Which spark plug to choose for a motorcycle and how to maintain it? ›Street Moto Piece
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If you want to guarantee the performance of your motorcycle even after a few years. It is very important to take care of your motorcycle. Even the smallest details, and especially the spark plug, are an important element to start any motorcycle trip.
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Usefulness of candles:
The purpose of the candle is give a spark ensuring optimal combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. V heat dissipation from the explosion between air and gasoline, his second mission. With this in mind, this part is subject to strict restrictions:
Voltage up to 15 volts
Temperature range from 500 to 850 ° C.
explosive pressure ...
So the spark plug vital part for the proper functioning of your car engine.
Types and colors of candles:
There are currently two types of candles: hot and cold. They differ in terms of heat dissipation:
Hot candles have a low heat transfer index (small number), for engines more flexible.
Cold candles have a high heat transfer index (high), for engines more athletic.
Street Moto Piece offers a brand that is present in almost the entire market for spark plugs for motorcycles, scooters and ATVs: NGK ... We mainly offer candles:
Race (Red box) for circuits, competitions, etc.
Standard (Yellow box) for daily use
Iridium (Blue-gray box) high performance
Therefore, the offered spark plugs are suitable for all brands BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Beta….
To recognize NGK candles, here Results table alphanumeric combinations that appear on candles:
Assembling the candle:
Get spark plug wrench assemble / disassemble the spark plug. This one fucked up first manually, then with a key. It is sufficient to tighten normally without force to compress the sealing washer.
Motorcycle spark plug condition:
To check the condition of the spark plug, you need to look the appearance of the electrodes, their shape, the distance between the electrodes and the color of the spark plugs ...
A candle in good condition is usually painted Brune or a little grayish... Any unusual appearance, such as clogging, erosion, wear or oxidation, could indicate a problem with your machine. Also, if you are having trouble starting, if you have excessive fuel consumption or pollution, feel free to check the condition and replace the spark plug if necessary. By changing your spark plug in time, you won't miss a motorcycle ride with your friends!
Interview:
The spark plugs should be replaced at regular intervals, i.e. 10 000 km... However, this value is average. Replacing the spark plug varies depending on several factors for example, the distance traveled on the motorcycle, the quality of the spark plug used, the age or frequency of use of the motorcycle, etc.
