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The 2-Stroke Garage => General Chatter => Topic started by: 1976RD400C on May 16, 2026, 09:11:55 AM

Title: Sticker shock
Post by: 1976RD400C on May 16, 2026, 09:11:55 AM
Though I'd replace my 2 year old plugs in my hot rod because it has a slight misfire at full load high RPM. Advance Auto. Total with tax $64.76  :eek:
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: m in sc on May 16, 2026, 09:27:52 AM
i pay about 11 bucks each at the dealer . they aint cheao but if the bikes tuned well they will last many years.

if you have a high rpm miss,,gap the plugs a bit smaller see if it cures it. my 0.02
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: 1976RD400C on May 16, 2026, 10:31:34 AM
All good with the new plugs. Runs great, 9500 rpm. They were gapped at .028" and that's how I installed them. How about getting a spark plug sand blast cleaner to clean the old plugs to like new? Weather finally got nice in the NE.
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: 1976RD400C on May 16, 2026, 10:54:40 AM
25 miles later. 25:1 oil in the premix.
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: m in sc on May 16, 2026, 01:01:35 PM
id run 32:1. thats too oily imho.

should be way cleaner than that
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: 2steve on May 17, 2026, 02:40:09 PM
I just went to order more BR9EIX plugs and saw them offered at NGK.com.
Ordered (4) and it was a total of $47.40 with the added shipping. Tax didn't show.
Title: Re: Sticker shock
Post by: JKV45 on May 17, 2026, 06:41:08 PM
Know that counterfeit plugs, especially NGKs, are everywhere on eBay and Amazon.

They are getting almost impossible to spot visually, but are not correct when tested for resistance.

Buying from a reputable shop, factory store, or dealer is usually the safest - but of course more expensive than the online counterfeits.