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Title: spark plugs
Post by: fazerblue on 18 April 2020, 06:11:36 pm

Hi every one don't know if anyone can help i have a fzx700 the first fazer I need spark plugs now my manual says use dp8ea-9 which are non resister plugs but everyone selling for my model says dr8es-l which are resister plugs total opposite any one have an idea thanks

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Gnasher on 18 April 2020, 07:56:51 pm

With a resistor will make no difference to the bike, all that matters is the plug is the same reach and heat range.

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: fazerblue on 20 April 2020, 02:34:17 pm

thanks have ordered both types will try them both out

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Gnasher on 20 April 2020, 04:50:28 pm

Quote from: fazerblue on 20 April 2020, 02:34:17 pm

thanks have ordered both types will try them both out

Ok but, the R stands for resistor which reduces electrical interference with, radios, TVs etc, has no effect on the engine what so ever.   

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: mtread on 20 April 2020, 06:22:37 pm

Oh yes. I remember (in the old days) you could ride past somebody's house and send a snowstorm through their Coronation Street  :lol

Title: Re: spark plugs
Post by: Gnasher on 20 April 2020, 06:36:38 pm

Quote from: mtread on 20 April 2020, 06:22:37 pm

Oh yes. I remember (in the old days) you could ride past somebody's house and send a snowstorm through their Coronation Street  :lol

Yep, it was made worse by electronic ignition, much stronger spark etc.